Freedom of the press in Nicaragua

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The Constitution of Nicaragua protects the freedom of the press. However, limitations imposed by the government have restrained the ability of independent media organizations to express divergent views on society and politics. Since 2007, freedom of the press has declined sharply, coinciding with the election of Daniel Ortega as president.^[1] Since Ortega's reelection, journalists in Nicaragua have faced escalating violence from the government.^[2] As of 2018, Nicaragua is ranked 90th on the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index.^{[needs update]}