Now on Bbc News hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. More than four decades ago, nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega Led A Revolution that toppled a corrupt dictatorship. He can hardly be unaware of the irony of his current situation, imposing evermore repressive measures to silence dissent in the Run Up to an election unlikely to be free or fair. In another ironic twist, my guest, carlos Fernando Chamorro, was a leading sandinista propagandist. Now, hes an influential journalistic critic in exile. Why has nicaragua slumped back into authoritarianism . Carlos Fernando Chamorro in Costa Rica, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you, stephen. Mr chamorro, you have lived through very difficult times in nicaragua, but earlier this year, you decided to flee. And youre speaking to me from an undisclosed location in Costa Rica. Why did you take that decision . Well, my newsroom was raided by the police for the second time on may 20th, and it was an imminent risk for me to stay in nicaragua
My guest, carlos Fernando Chamorro, was a leading sandinista propagandist. Now, hes an influential journalistic critic in exile. Why has nicaragua slumped back into authoritarianism . Carlos Fernando Chamorro in Costa Rica, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you, stephen. Mr chamorro, you have lived through very difficult times in nicaragua, but earlier this year, you decided to flee. And youre speaking to me from an undisclosed location in Costa Rica. Why did you take that decision . Well, my newsroom was raided by the police for the second time on may 20th, and it was an imminent risk for me to stay in nicaragua, because i would be captured and trialled by the government, just by being a journalist. My house was also raided. By that time, my wife and i have decided to leave and to come to Costa Rica to continue being a journalist. Otherwise, i will be silenced, along with other. More than 30 people who are now in prison in nicaragua, in the prison of el chipote. Well get to the numerous peop
Everything is going to be all right and, at last, the revellers in liverpool, enjoying a Music Festival, despite covid. Manchester united have been forced to postpone their match against liverpool after hundreds of fans invaded the stadium to protest against the clubs american owners. Two Police Officers were injured it was the first time a premier League Fixture was called off due to the behaviour of fans. Heres our sports correspondent, joe wilson we want glazer out the concourse outside old trafford where protesters were expected to congregate to voice their continued opposition to the ownership of Manchester United by the glazer family. Some protesters soon decided to go further, and, ultimately, onto the pitch itself. This was the scene at one of the most Famous Football Grounds in the world, that revered Manchester United pitch, the place of Stirrring Feats of football, occupied. As clashes continued, Police Reported two injuries to officers, one slashed in the face by a broken b
While making the dangerous journey to the United States. Well talk to the reporter who uncovered these stories. And we start this hour with the latest on capitol hill, where progressives were able to delay an Infrastructure Vote without a deal on a massive spending bill aimed at strengthening the social safety net. Progressives are very optimistic it will all come together for them. Were going to pass both bills. And i am just really proud of the Progressive Caucus this last week, because we got the two bills back on track. This is the president s agenda. All of these things are what are going to make a difference to people across this country. Joining me now, yamiche alcindor, White House Correspondent for pbs newshour. She is also the moderator of Washington Week on pbs and an msnbc political contributor. Also with us, live from the capitol, ali vitali, capitol hill news correspondent. Thank you both for being with me this morning. The congresswoman sounded confident there, but progr
President ial election set against the backdrop of that war. Live in paris with the latest. Welcome to the show. It is 10 00 a. M. Here in ukraine. Orthodox christians across this country are celebrating Easter Sunday, or at least trying to amid the ongoing russian shelling. In the past hour we have received the latest Intelligence Assessment of the war from the British Defense ministry. They say that numerous russian assaults in the donbas have been repelled this week. The Intelligence Update shows some russian gains. But at, quote, significant cost. Because of course, strong ukrainian resistance. It really underscores an anticipated visit to kyiv today by u. S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary lloyd austin. That was announced earlier by the ukrainian president. Would be the first highlevel american delegation to kyiv since the war began, though no confirmation has been provided by the u. S. Side so far. Russias no holds barred assault is now entering a third mo