Nicaragua

Country Nicaragua
Capital Managua
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Córdoba(NIO)
Languages Spanish, English, Miskito, Rama, Sumo, Miskito Coastal Creole, Garifuna & Rama Cay Creole

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Introduction

The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the first half of the 19th century, but gradually ceded control of the region in subsequent decades. Violent opposition to governmental manipulation and corruption spread to all classes by 1978 and resulted in a short-lived civil war that brought the Marxist Sandinista guerrillas to power in 1979. Nicaraguan aid to leftist rebels in El Salvador caused the US to sponsor anti-Sandinista contra guerrillas through much of the 1980s. Free elections in 1990, 1996, and 2001, saw the Sandinistas defeated, but voting in 2006 announced the return of former Sandinista President Daniel ORTEGA Saavedra. The 2008 municipal elections were characterized by widespread irregularities. Nicaragua's infrastructure and economy - hard hit by the earlier civil war and by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 - are slowly being rebuilt, but democratic institutions face new challenges under the ORTEGA administration.

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Organic Agriculture Celebrates 40 Years in Nicaragua - Havana TimesOrganic Agriculture Celebrates 40 Years in Nicaragua  Havana Times

Quake info: Minor mag. 2.7 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 35 km southwest of Chinandega ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 2.7 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 35 km southwest of Chinandega ...  VolcanoDiscovery

US sanctions Nicaragua’s attorney general over human rights concerns - Al Jazeera EnglishUS sanctions Nicaragua’s attorney general over human rights concerns  Al Jazeera English

US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general - The HillUS sanctions Nicaragua attorney general  The Hill

U.S. Arms Restrictions on Nicaragua - United States Department of State - Department of StateU.S. Arms Restrictions on Nicaragua - United States Department of State  Department of State

As Israel pans Nicaragua’s World Court suit, experts see new ‘lawfare’ front in war - The Times of IsraelAs Israel pans Nicaragua’s World Court suit, experts see new ‘lawfare’ front in war  The Times of Israel

In Senegal's capital, Nicaragua is a hot ticket among travel agents as migrants try to reach US - The Associated PressIn Senegal's capital, Nicaragua is a hot ticket among travel agents as migrants try to reach US  The Associated Press

Nicaragua files case at World Court against Germany for aiding Israel - ReutersNicaragua files case at World Court against Germany for aiding Israel  Reuters

UN experts accuse Nicaragua's government of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity' - The Associated PressUN experts accuse Nicaragua's government of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'  The Associated Press

Nicaragua drags Germany to ICJ for ‘facilitating Israel’s genocide’ in Gaza - Al Jazeera EnglishNicaragua drags Germany to ICJ for ‘facilitating Israel’s genocide’ in Gaza  Al Jazeera English

Ticket to Nicaragua: More and more Indian migrants are seeking the shortcut to US - The Economic TimesTicket to Nicaragua: More and more Indian migrants are seeking the shortcut to US  The Economic Times

Grounded Nicaragua flight: Gujarat police probe involvement of agents who aided illegal migration - The Indian ExpressGrounded Nicaragua flight: Gujarat police probe involvement of agents who aided illegal migration  The Indian Express

Anticipatory Action Framework Dry Corridor Nicaragua - Nicaragua - ReliefWebAnticipatory Action Framework Dry Corridor Nicaragua - Nicaragua  ReliefWeb

Human Rights Council interactive dialogue on the oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human ... - OHCHRHuman Rights Council interactive dialogue on the oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human ...  OHCHR

OFAC designates Nicaragua Attorney General - Global SanctionsOFAC designates Nicaragua Attorney General  Global Sanctions

UN climate fund axes Nicaragua project for human rights concerns - Climate Home NewsUN climate fund axes Nicaragua project for human rights concerns  Climate Home News

Nicaragua to Establish Nuclear Medicine Center with Russian Support : - The Tico TimesNicaragua to Establish Nuclear Medicine Center with Russian Support :  The Tico Times

Nicaragua flight | Gujarat Police book 14 agents from Gujarat, Mumbai and Delhi for human trafficking - The HinduNicaragua flight | Gujarat Police book 14 agents from Gujarat, Mumbai and Delhi for human trafficking  The Hindu

11 Nicaraguan pastors and ministry leaders convicted in sham trial; ADF International takes case to the Inter-American ... - ADF International11 Nicaraguan pastors and ministry leaders convicted in sham trial; ADF International takes case to the Inter-American ...  ADF International

Sanctions on Nicaragua's Attorney General - United States Department of State - Department of StateSanctions on Nicaragua's Attorney General - United States Department of State  Department of State

World Report 2024: Nicaragua - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Nicaragua  Human Rights Watch

US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's Attorney General - Treasury Dept - United News of IndiaUS imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's Attorney General - Treasury Dept  United News of India

Earlier charter to Nicaragua had halted in Germany - The Times of IndiaEarlier charter to Nicaragua had halted in Germany  The Times of India

Israel: Nicaragua sues Germany for aiding and abetting genocide - Friedrich Naumann FoundationIsrael: Nicaragua sues Germany for aiding and abetting genocide  Friedrich Naumann Foundation

‘Trafficking case’ | Nicaragua flight: 85% passengers men aged 18-40 yrs - The Indian Express‘Trafficking case’ | Nicaragua flight: 85% passengers men aged 18-40 yrs  The Indian Express

Passengers of Nicaragua flight quizzed in Mumbai - The HinduPassengers of Nicaragua flight quizzed in Mumbai  The Hindu

Why more Indians seem to be travelling to Nicaragua, what the visa process is like - The Indian ExpressWhy more Indians seem to be travelling to Nicaragua, what the visa process is like  The Indian Express

Nicaragua vs Cuba Prediction and Betting Tips | March 26, 2024 - SportskeedaNicaragua vs Cuba Prediction and Betting Tips | March 26, 2024  Sportskeeda

India and Nicaragua Forge Historic Partnership in Pharma Regulation and Healthcare - The Financial ExpressIndia and Nicaragua Forge Historic Partnership in Pharma Regulation and Healthcare  The Financial Express

Nicaragua: Rights experts decry persecution of government opponents - UN NewsNicaragua: Rights experts decry persecution of government opponents  UN News

25 Indians from Dubai-Nicaragua flight seeking asylum in France - Hindustan Times25 Indians from Dubai-Nicaragua flight seeking asylum in France  Hindustan Times

Quake info: Light mag. 3.6 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 103 km south of Leon, Leon, on Thursday ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Light mag. 3.6 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 103 km south of Leon, Leon, on Thursday ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios is Miss Universe 2023, defeats India's Shweta Sharda | Mint - MintNicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios is Miss Universe 2023, defeats India's Shweta Sharda | Mint  Mint

Nicaragua: Council extends restrictive measures - Consilium - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Nicaragua: Council extends restrictive measures - Consilium  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Nicaragua: Continued and widespread deterioration of human rights - OHCHRNicaragua: Continued and widespread deterioration of human rights  OHCHR

Peru 2-0 Nicaragua (23 Mar, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN) - ESPN IndiaPeru 2-0 Nicaragua (23 Mar, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)  ESPN India

Peru vs Nicaragua Prediction and Betting Tips | March 23, 2024 - SportskeedaPeru vs Nicaragua Prediction and Betting Tips | March 23, 2024  Sportskeeda

US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's attorney general - ReutersUS imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's attorney general  Reuters

Anniversary of Operation Nica Welcome and Continued Unjust Detentions in Nicaragua - United States Department of ... - Department of StateAnniversary of Operation Nica Welcome and Continued Unjust Detentions in Nicaragua - United States Department of ...  Department of State

Quake info: Weak mag. 3.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 80 km southwest of Leon, Leon, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 3.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 80 km southwest of Leon, Leon, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Ortega Authorizes Russia to Build Police Training Center in Nicaragua - ConfidencialOrtega Authorizes Russia to Build Police Training Center in Nicaragua  Confidencial

U.S. Increases Export Restrictions Against Nicaragua | Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law - JDSupra - JD SupraU.S. Increases Export Restrictions Against Nicaragua | Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law - JDSupra  JD Supra

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.9 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 174 km southwest of Managua, Managua, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.9 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 174 km southwest of Managua, Managua, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Nicaragua released imprisoned priests, but repression is unlikely to relent – and the Catholic Church remains a target - The ConversationNicaragua released imprisoned priests, but repression is unlikely to relent – and the Catholic Church remains a target  The Conversation

What Is Happening In Nicaragua And Why We Should Care? - ForbesWhat Is Happening In Nicaragua And Why We Should Care?  Forbes

Priest arrested in Nicaragua following Mass on New Year's Eve - Vatican News - EnglishPriest arrested in Nicaragua following Mass on New Year's Eve  Vatican News - English

Nicaragua | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateNicaragua | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Nicaraguan Regime Launches Easter Crackdown - International Christian ConcernNicaraguan Regime Launches Easter Crackdown  International Christian Concern

Holy See receives Bishops Álvarez, Mora, 15 priests after Nicaragua frees them - Vatican News - EnglishHoly See receives Bishops Álvarez, Mora, 15 priests after Nicaragua frees them  Vatican News - English

UN rights panel warns Nicaragua is being ‘stripped’ of critical voices - Al Jazeera EnglishUN rights panel warns Nicaragua is being ‘stripped’ of critical voices  Al Jazeera English

Nicaragua files case at World Court accusing Germany of aiding Israel’s ‘genocide’ - The Times of IsraelNicaragua files case at World Court accusing Germany of aiding Israel’s ‘genocide’  The Times of Israel

Nicaragua Overview: Development news, research, data - World Bank GroupNicaragua Overview: Development news, research, data  World Bank Group

Quake info: Weak mag. 3.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 95 km west of Chinandega, Chinandega, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 3.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 95 km west of Chinandega, Chinandega, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Nicaragua seizes Catholic university accused of being ‘centre of terrorism’ - Al Jazeera EnglishNicaragua seizes Catholic university accused of being ‘centre of terrorism’  Al Jazeera English

Bishop Rolando Álvarez Unjustly Detained for 500 Days in Nicaragua - United States Department of State - Department of StateBishop Rolando Álvarez Unjustly Detained for 500 Days in Nicaragua - United States Department of State  Department of State

Nicaragua announces new cancer treatment center with Russian support - Al Mayadeen EnglishNicaragua announces new cancer treatment center with Russian support  Al Mayadeen English

Nicaragua, a thriving hub for US-bound migrants - Le MondeNicaragua, a thriving hub for US-bound migrants  Le Monde

Nicaragua accused of violations 'tantamount to crimes against humanity' by UN experts - EURACTIVNicaragua accused of violations 'tantamount to crimes against humanity' by UN experts  EURACTIV

Nicaragua jails second Catholic bishop as crackdown intensifies - ReutersNicaragua jails second Catholic bishop as crackdown intensifies  Reuters

Pope denounces continuing crackdown on Church in Nicaragua - ReutersPope denounces continuing crackdown on Church in Nicaragua  Reuters

Situation of human rights in Nicaragua - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (A/HRC/54 ... - ReliefWebSituation of human rights in Nicaragua - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (A/HRC/54 ...  ReliefWeb

Panama demands Nicaragua rein in former President Ricardo Martinelli - The Associated PressPanama demands Nicaragua rein in former President Ricardo Martinelli  The Associated Press

About 300 Indian nationals headed to Nicaragua detained in French airport amid human trafficking investigation - CBS NewsAbout 300 Indian nationals headed to Nicaragua detained in French airport amid human trafficking investigation  CBS News

Nicaragua's People Need a Robust International Response - Human Rights WatchNicaragua's People Need a Robust International Response  Human Rights Watch

Miss Universe's Nicaragua chief quits amid political row - ReutersMiss Universe's Nicaragua chief quits amid political row  Reuters

India probes suspected human trafficking after 276 nationals return home - ReutersIndia probes suspected human trafficking after 276 nationals return home  Reuters

Highlights and Goals: Peru 2-0 Nicaragua en Friendly Match - VAVEL.comHighlights and Goals: Peru 2-0 Nicaragua en Friendly Match  VAVEL.com

Arrests of Catholic priests in Nicaragua tick up as dragnet intensifies - ReutersArrests of Catholic priests in Nicaragua tick up as dragnet intensifies  Reuters

Democracy and the Catholic Church in Nicaragua - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesDemocracy and the Catholic Church in Nicaragua  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Inside the scary reality for journalists in Ortega's Nicaragua - NPRInside the scary reality for journalists in Ortega's Nicaragua  NPR

Nicaragua's dictator goes after Miss Universe - The EconomistNicaragua's dictator goes after Miss Universe  The Economist

Nicaragua’s Miss Universe emerges as symbol of defiance against Ortega regime - The GuardianNicaragua’s Miss Universe emerges as symbol of defiance against Ortega regime  The Guardian

Quake info: Minor mag. 2.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 83 km west of Managua, Managua, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 2.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 83 km west of Managua, Managua, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Permanent Council Pronounces Itself Over Developments In Nicaragua - usmission.govPermanent Council Pronounces Itself Over Developments In Nicaragua  usmission.gov

Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome - Al Jazeera EnglishNicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome  Al Jazeera English

Nicaragua upgrades ties with China, seeks financial support amid Western sanctions - ReutersNicaragua upgrades ties with China, seeks financial support amid Western sanctions  Reuters

Quake info: Minor mag. 2.6 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 81 km southwest of Leon, Leon, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 2.6 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 81 km southwest of Leon, Leon, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.9 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 64 km southwest of Chinandega ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.9 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 64 km southwest of Chinandega ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Nicaragua's Miss Universe franchise owner accused of conspiracy - ReutersNicaragua's Miss Universe franchise owner accused of conspiracy  Reuters

Nicaragua’s government continues crackdown - Vatican News - EnglishNicaragua’s government continues crackdown  Vatican News - English

Summary: Nicaragua 0-1 Cuba in 2024 Friendly Match - VAVEL.comSummary: Nicaragua 0-1 Cuba in 2024 Friendly Match  VAVEL.com

Georgetown Hosts Dialogue Responding to Persecution of Catholic Church, Jesuits in Nicaragua - Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown Hosts Dialogue Responding to Persecution of Catholic Church, Jesuits in Nicaragua  Georgetown University

Nicaragua: new priests ordained as UN appeals for missing religious - Vatican News - EnglishNicaragua: new priests ordained as UN appeals for missing religious  Vatican News - English

Six more priests arrested in Nicaragua - Vatican News - EnglishSix more priests arrested in Nicaragua  Vatican News - English

UN climate fund suspends first project over human rights concerns - Climate Home NewsUN climate fund suspends first project over human rights concerns  Climate Home News

Quake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 66 km west of Chinandega, Chinandega, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua, 66 km west of Chinandega, Chinandega, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Is Nicaragua safe to visit? What you need to know before you travel - WorldpackersIs Nicaragua safe to visit? What you need to know before you travel  Worldpackers

Nicaragua seeks to join South Africa in World Court genocide case against Israel - ReutersNicaragua seeks to join South Africa in World Court genocide case against Israel  Reuters

Bishop Silvio José Báez of Nicaragua Receives 2023 Democracy Service Medal - NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR ... - National Endowment for DemocracyBishop Silvio José Báez of Nicaragua Receives 2023 Democracy Service Medal - NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR ...  National Endowment for Democracy

African migrants bound for US use Nicaragua to bypass Darien perils - ReutersAfrican migrants bound for US use Nicaragua to bypass Darien perils  Reuters

Nicaragua’s Bishop Rolando Álvarez freed from detention - The Washington PostNicaragua’s Bishop Rolando Álvarez freed from detention  The Washington Post

Plane detained in France sheds light on Nicaragua’s role in US migrant crisis - The GuardianPlane detained in France sheds light on Nicaragua’s role in US migrant crisis  The Guardian

Booming Migrant Charter Flights to Nicaragua Prompt US Crackdown - Voice of America - VOA NewsBooming Migrant Charter Flights to Nicaragua Prompt US Crackdown  Voice of America - VOA News

African, Asian Migrants Seek Nicaragua Shortcut to US - Voice of America - VOA NewsAfrican, Asian Migrants Seek Nicaragua Shortcut to US  Voice of America - VOA News

Cuba Beat Nicaragua - Bleacher ReportCuba Beat Nicaragua  Bleacher Report

FIBA confirms Nicaragua as host of AmeriCup 2025 - FIBAFIBA confirms Nicaragua as host of AmeriCup 2025  FIBA

Nicaragua expels Catholic Bishop Alvarez, priests amid crackdown - ReutersNicaragua expels Catholic Bishop Alvarez, priests amid crackdown  Reuters

Miss Universe Is Latest Target of Nicaragua Government Crackdown - The New York TimesMiss Universe Is Latest Target of Nicaragua Government Crackdown  The New York Times