Russian president, Vladimir Putin makes surprise visit to Nicaragua
Russia's president began a six-day tour of Latin American countries on Friday, and made an unscheduled visit to Nicaragua.…
Nicaragua approves route for $40 billion canal
There are a lot of doubts about whether a proposed canal in Nicaragua will ever be built, but the route of the waterway that would link the Atlantic and Pacific…
How Russia arms Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Russia's push into Ukraine has put many on edge. But less known is that Russia is also strengthening its military links south of the Rio…
Is China getting its money’s worth in Latin America?
With China’s manufacturing sector in decline, foreign investment may be the country’s quickest path to economic recovery. In addition to Africa and East Asia, Beijing is pouring big money into…
Meet the Chinese tycoon behind Nicaragua’s grand canal ambitions
Email this page May 6th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) In a May 1st interview with Reuters, Chinese entrepreneur Wang Jing discussed why he’s putting his fortune behind a controversial $50 billion “mega…
Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega defends military ties with Russia
Nicaragua's president Saturday defended his country's right to strengthen its military with Russian help, seemingly backtracking on statements earlier in the week shrugging off suggestions of increased cooperation. Daniel Ortega…
Third strong earthquake hits Nicaragua, levels more homes
Email this page April 14th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A third powerful earthquake struck Nicaragua Sunday night, collapsing more homes in the country which has been battered by a string of earthquakes…
(Update 2) Extremely powerful 6.6 Nicaragua quake rattles Costa Rica
Email this page April 11th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) What is initially being reported by the USGS as a powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck between Rivas and Granada, Nicaragua at 2:29 p.m. Central…
