Nicaragua severs ties with Italy over terror fugitive

Nicaragua has cut off diplomatic ties with Italy following renewed demands by Italian officials to extradite a former member of the Red Brigades, a notorious Italian terrorist group. The decision highlights Nicaragua's stance against international pressure regarding its internal legal matters. This move could have broader implications for Nicaragua's foreign relations, particularly with European countries that traditionally have strong legal cooperation agreements. It underscores a growing tension between Nicaragua and European nations over the handling of fugitives and legal extraditions.