Radio Stéreo Romance Responds After Closure Ordered by the Ortega Regime Radio Stéreo Romance, one of Nicaragua’s last non-official radio stations, was shut down and its transmission equipment confiscated by the Nicaraguan Institute of Telecommunications and Post (TELCOR). Owner Francisco Gadea López confirmed the closure, stating that the station’s commitment to truth and independent journalism remains intact. The closure, which occurred despite the station having softened its editorial line to avoid conflict, raises concerns for the few remaining independent media outlets operating under significant restrictions in the country.

• Radio Stéreo Romance, a non-official radio station in Nicaragua, was shut down and its equipment confiscated.
• Owner Francisco Gadea López confirmed receiving official notification from TELCOR ordering the closure.
• Gadea stated that the station’s commitment to truth and independent journalism remains intact.
• The closure of the 31-year-old station, which had already adapted its editorial line to focus on non-political content, highlights the severe restrictions on independent media in Nicaragua.
• Other non-Sandinista media outlets operating with restrictions include Radio Corporación, Canal Vostv, Canal 9, 10, 11 of RATENSA, and Canal 12. https://nicaraguainvestiga.com/nacion/170492-radio-stereo-romance-responde-tras-el-cierre-ordenado-por-el-regimen-de-ortega/