Nicaragua proposes limits on media, NGOs; critics see attempt to silence opposition

MANAGUA (Reuters) - The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed two pieces of legislation that would clamp down on news outlets and nongovernmental organizations, which critics say is an attempt to control the opposition and the media.

Lawmakers from Ortega's ruling party introduced a bill on Monday that would make disseminating "information that threatens the national security" punishable up to four years in prison. The proposed legislation sparked condemnation from journalism organizations and opposition activists.