Timeline

In Managua, self-convened groups of citizens protest against the reforms in Camino de Oriente are attacked by mobs from Juventud Sandinista.

COSEP rejects reform to INSS, and assures that a discussion on a series of topics should be opened, including the situation of INSS, since the measures announced by the executive leaves the country under uncertainty and with less competitiveness in Central America.

Executive power announces reform to INSS that implies «increasing the contribution rates of workers and employers,» among other actions in order to guarantee «financial stability» to the Nicaraguan Institute of Social Security (INSS).

Peaceful march of self-convened youth #SOSIndioMaiz from University Avenue to the National Assembly but the countermarch by Juventud Sandinista forced them to change their trajectory towards Plaza de las Victorias where the National Police repressed the demonstrators.

Cultural festivals of Love towards the Indio Maíz Biosphere Reserve, #EstamosEnIndio, organized by the government in the main roundabouts and squares of the capital.

Peaceful demonstration of self-convened youth outside the Central American University (UCA) to denounce the government’s negligence and deficiency in the face of the fire in the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve.

Government refuses aid from Costa Rica but accepts help from Mexico, although without giving due importance to the fire.

First news of the fire in the main communications media.