Nicaragua's government shutters one of last opposition radio stations

FILE PHOTO: Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega arrives as he waves to supporters before attending an event to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, in Managua, Nicaragua July 19, 2022. REUTERS/Maynor Valenzuela

(Reuters) - The Nicaraguan government ordered the closure of a radio station known for its opposition against President Daniel Ortega, its director said on Friday.

Local radio station Radio Dario was shut on Friday, its director Anibal Toruno said on his Twitter account, showing images of the government's decision.