24.07.2018 - 13:02 [ CBS News ]

Protesters in Nicaragua demand Ortega‘s ouster as fears of civil war rise

– Protests in Nicaragua are stoking fears of a civil war that could tear the country apart and worsen the immigration crisis in the U.S.

Hundreds have been killed in demonstrations since the government tried to cut social security benefits three months ago. The demonstrations have since turned into calls for President Daniel Ortega to step down. He has ruled the country for 22 of the last 40 years.