Radio Nueva Ya is a Nicaraguan radio broadcaster widely regarded as one of the most influential pro-government stations in the country. It was launched in 1990 and has become a key mouthpiece for the ruling FSLN party and the Ortega-Murillo administration.
Media assets
Radio: La Nueva Radio Ya
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
Radio Nueva Ya is owned by the Nicaraguan government through a private entity called Entretenimiento Digital, a company reportedly managed by individuals close to the presidential family. The station’s leadership is handpicked by the Presidency, typically drawn from among journalists loyal to the Sandinista movement. This structure ensures that editorial and operational decisions remain tightly aligned with the political interests of the government.
Source of funding and budget
According to journalists and local media observers interviewed in May 2024 and January 2025, Radio Nueva Ya is fully financed by the Nicaraguan government. While there are no official figures published for its 2024 or 2025 budgets, the station operates with extensive access to public advertising and institutional funding. No independent audits or budgetary disclosures have been made publicly available, and financial data remains opaque.
Editorial independence
Radio Nueva Ya is editorially controlled by the government and consistently promotes the narratives of the Ortega-Murillo administration. Its programming features political messaging that aligns closely with government priorities, and its on-air journalists are openly supportive of the FSLN. The station frequently broadcasts live coverage of speeches by President Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, along with regular segments praising government policies and attacking dissenters.
As of 2025, there is no domestic law guaranteeing the editorial independence of Radio Nueva Ya, nor does any independent oversight body monitor its content. The station’s role is widely understood to be that of a government propaganda outlet rather than a source of impartial journalism.
May 2025