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Nicaraguan Independence Day

Kadmiel — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:58:00 +0000

Nicaraguan Independence Day Washington, DC September 14, 2009 ——————————————————————————– On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my congratulations to the people of Nicaragua as they celebrate 188 years of independence on September 15. As Nicaraguans continue the tradition of reading the Act of Independence of Central America in schools throughout the country tomorrow, showing [...]

Nicaragua’s San Cristobal volcano spews ashes, gas

Kadmiel — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:42:53 +0000

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaragua’s San Cristobal volcano has let off a series of explosions, spewing gases and showering ash on nearby towns. There are no reports of injuries or damage. Civil Defense Maj. Carlos Caceres says Sunday’s blasts prompted officials to issue an alert for 25 districts near the volcano. The 5,725-foot (1,745-meter) volcano is located about 70 [...]

Nicaraguans make proxy war of Honduran coup of President Manuel Zelaya

Kadmiel — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:02:27 +0000

In polarized Nicaragua, lawmakers are linking their domestic political agendas to the drama next door in Honduras — and the specter of violence is growing. Presidents of neighboring countries closed ranks around toppled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya on Monday, with some withdrawing their ambassadors and others closing their borders to commercial traffic with Honduras. Leaders from throughout [...]

7 steps to Nicaragua Cultural Immersion

Kadmiel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:56:53 +0000

There are many ways to enjoy and immerse you in this wonderfully diverse country in Central America. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, but one of the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. The country is bordered in the north by Honduras and the south by Costa Rica. To the west of Nicaragua is [...]

Nicaragua’s Ortega eyes recall, end to term limits

Kadmiel — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:14:49 +0000

Is nicaragua gonew end of term limits biding to follow honduras in a ? Nicaraguan opposition lawmakers on Monday condemned a public appeal for constitutional changes by President Daniel Ortega as an attempt to extend term limits and eventually allow the leftist leader’s re-election. At a massive celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution on [...]

Ortega Says Nicaragua’s New State Bank Won’t Forgive Debts

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:29:05 +0000

You think that this might be a good way to help stimulate the jobs and resources in the country if he did forgive the debt insteead of burden them with high interest.. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said the country’s new state development bank won’t forgive debts to poor farmers as the Sandinista government did in [...]

Nicaragua denies Micheletti airspace for travel

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:28:57 +0000

Nicaragua has refused to grant the Honduran coup leader, Roberto Micheletti, permission to fly over its territories into Costa Rica. 65-year-old Micheletti, Honduras’ former congressional leader who swept into power in a military-sponsored overthrow of the government, is due to meet Manuel Zelaya, the banished leader of the Central American state on Thursday, for talks on [...]

Guadalupe Church

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:27:28 +0000

It was founded 1624-26 by Benito de Baltodano. The church is situated in the eastern part of Granada on Calle la Calzada near Nicaragua lake. The church was very important during the colonial time because of its strategic position, situated at the entrance of the town from the lake. For this reason it was sacked and [...]

Isolated Nicaragua senses opportunity in Honduras crisis

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:14:01 +0000

For Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, whose government has been on the defensive since last year’s alleged electoral fraud, the military coup in Honduras has presented a golden opportunity to go on the offensive. “We are launching a battle for democracy,” announced Mr. Ortega at a June 29 meeting of Latin American leaders, flanked by leftist presidents [...]

Explore Nicaragua’s Ecological and Biodiversity

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:37:52 +0000

Nicaragua is home to a rich and diverse set of geometrics, biodiversity and a stunning array of plants and animals. Nicaragua is one of the largest of the Latin American countries and is filled with 7 different types of forested lands. Each forested region of the country contains its own bio and ecological diversity. You [...]