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INN

National news satires and comic imitations of renowned national and international characters are the key element of this Nicaraguan TV show.

The International News Network, commonly known as INN, is a political satire television program that airs on national television (Channel 4). Its strategy is to combine humorous sketches and comic news reports.

This TV show was originally launched on Channel 2 as "Nicaragua News Network". RJ and Reynaldo Ruiz, the hosts, record their shows with parodies of renowned national and international characters. They also created fictional characters such as Juan Perez (undercover reporter who belives to be a policeman), Agapito (peasant searching for a job), among others.

INN has been fairly accepted by the Nicaraguan public. They have organized national tours in which their audiences can participate and interact with them. INN has also performs in cultural centers, always making fun of news reports.