Periodistas nicaragüenses en el exilio, acechados por el desempleo y las enfermedades

Periodistas nicaragüenses en el exilio, acechados por el desempleo y las enfermedades A study by Periodistas y Comunicadores Independientes de Nicaragua (PCIN) highlights the critical situation of exiled Nicaraguan journalists, who suffer from unemployment and precarious jobs, often working in sectors unrelated to journalism to survive. Many also face chronic health issues exacerbated by lack of insurance and unstable migratory status. Despite these challenges, they continue to practice journalism from abroad, demonstrating resilience.

• Exiled Nicaraguan journalists face significant unemployment and precarious work situations.
• Many journalists have had to take jobs in sectors outside of media, such as hospitality, construction, and domestic services.
• A notable percentage of exiled journalists suffer from chronic illnesses like cardiovascular problems, migraines, bone diseases, and diabetes.
• Lack of insurance, job stability, and secure migratory status worsen healthcare access for these journalists.
• Some journalists have been stripped of their nationality or faced travel bans, and many fear renewing passports due to potential reprisals.
• Despite adverse conditions, exiled journalists remain active in exercising freedom of expression and information.
• The primary destinations for exiled journalists are Costa Rica, the United States, and Spain, leading to geographical dispersion.
• A significant number of journalists lack resolved migratory status, particularly concerning in the United States due to restrictive policies.