Summary
Nicaragua has announced its withdrawal from UNESCO following the award of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to La Prensa, a Nicaraguan newspaper known for its resistance against government repression. UNESCO’s director general, Audrey Azoulay, expressed regret over the decision, emphasizing the importance of press freedom. The Nicaraguan government criticized La Prensa for allegedly promoting U.S. interventions, labeling the award as an anti-patriotic act, while the newspaper, which has faced severe government crackdowns, continues its operations in exile.
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