politics
May 9, 2026
Nicaraguan exiled women journalists' collective "Las Exiliadas" receives 2026 Press Freedom Award in Spain
The collective of Nicaraguan exiled feminist journalists "Las Exiliadas" received the 2026 Press Freedom Award in Madrid, in recognition of their informative work and defense of freedom of expression amidst the repression and forced exile faced by independent press in Nicaragua.
TL;DR
- The feminist collective of exiled Nicaraguan journalists, 'Las Exiliadas,' received the 2026 Press Freedom Award in Madrid.
- The award recognizes their informative work and defense of freedom of expression amidst repression and forced exile.
- Many journalists have been forced to leave Nicaragua to save their lives, facing threats of jail or death.
- The regime attempts to cause 'civil death' by invalidating professional titles, freezing bank accounts, and eliminating labor rights.
- Over 300 Nicaraguan journalists work in exile under precarious economic conditions and constant digital persecution.
- 76% of exiled female journalists cannot cover basic expenses through their work, often taking survival jobs.
- Exiled journalists face transnational threats, digital attacks, and defamation campaigns.
- Nicaragua has expanding 'information deserts,' with 65% of the territory lacking independent information access.
- 'Las Exiliadas' campaigns include 'Voces que cuentan' to highlight the contributions of Nicaraguan journalists.
- The collective advocated for the safe return of journalist Fabiola Tercero and participates in regional meetings for persecuted women journalists.