pProtesters were attacked at Central American University in Managua, Nicaragua, on April 18 as clashes between protesters against social security reforms and supporters of the government were reported throughout the citya.ppRiot police were mobilizeda to respond to the clashes and traffic was diverted from roads where protesters were marching.ppThe protesters demonstrated against reforms to the pension system that see worker contributions increase, while reducing the payout of future pensionsa, a measure the president of the Nicaraguan Institute of Social Security saida was necessary to sustain the institution for a 10 years, at which point further reforms would be necessary.ppThis footage shows protesters being charged by weapon-wielding attackers at the Central American University in Managua.