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Gold-rich Nicaragua has awarded Chinese mining companies concessions covering roughly a tenth of the country's territory, according to a Financial Times report. The deals highlight the Ortega government's deepening embrace of Beijing, raising concerns among critics about sovereignty, environmental damage and how little local communities stand to gain from the country's mineral wealth.

Nicaragua's government, led by President Daniel Ortega, has announced it will withdraw from the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), the regional legislative body based in Guatemala City that includes several Central American states. The announcement marks another step in Nicaragua's retreat from regional institutions amid its international isolation over human rights concerns and criticism from Western governments.

The Organization of American States has backed a joint appeal urging Nicaragua to restore civil liberties, according to Univision. The call adds to ongoing international pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega over restrictions on freedoms, arrests of opposition figures and crackdowns on press and civil society. The story is drawing attention among Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States following the OAS statement.

Nicaragua's government has announced it will leave the Central American Parliament, the regional legislative body it helped found. The move comes as the country remains increasingly isolated in Latin America over its crackdown on human rights, including the imprisonment and exile of opposition figures and the revocation of citizenship for critics of President Daniel Ortega's administration.

Food outlet Tasting Table has published a ranking of the best store-bought taco shells available to shoppers, deliberately skipping the biggest household names, Ortega and Taco Bell. The roundup points readers toward alternative brands its tasters consider superior on crunch and flavor. It is the latest in a wave of taste-test rankings guiding grocery choices for everyday staples.

Entertainment coverage is focusing on Jenna Ortega's physique, attributing her slim frame to her fitness routine, her background in dance, and the physical demands of her recent acting roles. Articles discuss how her training and intensive filming schedules have shaped her appearance, prompting widespread public interest and commentary about her health and lifestyle.

Diplomats from across the Americas have issued a joint call urging Nicaragua's government to restore civil liberties. The appeal, reported by regional and international outlets, adds to mounting diplomatic pressure on Managua over the erosion of political freedoms and the treatment of opposition figures. It underscores growing regional concern about the human rights situation under President Daniel Ortega's administration.

Questions are circulating in Spanish-language fashion circles about a possible collaboration between designer John Galliano and Zara, with speculation that Marta Ortega, daughter of Inditex founder Amancio Ortega and a key figure at the brand, is playing a role in it. Details of what the project involves have not been confirmed, but talk of a high-profile designer working with the fast-fashion giant is drawing attention.

Netflix's hit series 'Wednesday' is confirmed to be getting a third season, a reminder that the Addams Family spin-off starring Jenna Ortega will continue despite long gaps between seasons. The show remains one of the streaming platform's biggest titles, and fans are discussing what the next chapter might bring for Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy, though release timing details remain scarce.