Protesters Demand Presidential Resignation in Nicaragua
Nicaragua"s Association of Municipal Mayors has urged President Enrique Bolaños to resign "if he does not want to or cannot" assume his responsibility with society in addressing the high cost of living.

The appeal released this week was included in a communique approved by most of the 152 mayors gathered in the capital.

The text, read by Mayor of Managua Nicho Marenco, said the nation is undergoing a serious energy crisis which the Chief of the Executive "has failed to answer."

Thousands of university students, workers and people in general have blocked several roads since early Monday as they face anti-riot forces with home-made mortar shells and stones.

Police forces are following Bolaños "orders " to break up by force popular demonstrations against a rise in prices of transportation, groceries and services.

More than 10 people have been detained so far. Several people have been affected by tear gas whilst some others have been wounded.