Small businesses, some supermarkets and private schools closed in the capital. Traffic was lighter than usual, with many private vehicles off the roads, but buses and taxis were circulating as usual. MANAGUA, Nicaragua - A general strike called by Nicaragua’s opposition to demand the release of political prisoners had a mixed impact Thursday. The government had warned banks they would be sanctioned if they participated in the strike called by opposition coalitions. Evelia Herrera said she opened her shop in Managua because she doesn’t eat if she doesn’t work.

Source: thestar May 23, 2019 16:31 UTC