Thousands Protest Against Nicaragua Government, Urge Calm

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Tens of thousands of Nicaraguans are marching in the capital to protest government repression and call for peace after several days of violent demonstrations set off by a social security overhaul. Human rights groups say clashes between police and protesters left nearly 30 dead since people took to the streets last week to oppose tax hikes and benefit cuts meant to shore up the ailing social security system. President Daniel Ortega withdrew the changes Sunday. The U.S.

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