What was the impact of Daniel Ortega's violent crackdown on civil liberties in 2018?
It led to increased support for Ortega
It led to massive waves of emigration to neighboring Costa Rica
It had no impact
It led to a decrease in emigration
Answer
The violent crackdown and subsequent constriction of civil liberties under Daniel Ortega's rule led to massive waves of emigration to neighboring Costa Rica, with more than 30,000 Nicaraguans filing for asylum in that country.
The Daniel Ortega Challenge: Test your Knowledge on Nicaragua's Longest-Serving President!