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Nicaragua Exits UNESCO After Press Freedom Award Controversy

5/5/2025

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Nicaragua has officially withdrawn from UNESCO following the organization's decision to honor La Prensa with the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The Nicaraguan government condemned the award, claiming La Prensa supports U.S. interventions. UNESCO's director general expressed sorrow over the severed ties, highlighting the detrimental impact on educational and cultural collaboration in the country.

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Nicaragua has officially withdrawn from UNESCO following the organization's decision to honor La Prensa with the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The Nicaraguan government condemned the award, claiming La Prensa supports U.S. interventions. UNESCO's director general expressed sorrow over the severed ties, highlighting the detrimental impact on educational and cultural collaboration in the country.