US lifts credit, aid restrictions after Nicaragua resolves cases of seized properties
The United States announced this week that it has lifted restrictions that required the Nicaraguan government to seek an annual waiver to receive access to international credit and bilateral assistance.…
Chinese developer considering changing route of planned canal in Nicaragua
HKND Group, the company controlled by a Chinese telecom billionaire that has been granted a 50-year concession to develop the Nicaragua Grand Interoceanic Canal, says it is considering changing the…
This Nicaraguan native community endured Spanish conquest. Will it survive modern times?
LEON, Nicaragua — On the outskirts of an indigenous neighborhood here stands a centuries-old tree called the "Great Tamarind." The Spanish conquistadors hanged the community’s last native chief from it…
What crisis? Venezuelan VP says Nicaragua can count on his country for “anything”
Nicaraguans need not worry, because Venezuela will support them with “anything they need” — at least if visiting Vice President Jorge Arreaza is to be taken at his word.At a…
Nicaragua to participate in Russia-hosted “World Tank Biathlon”; NATO not invited
Russia has begun welcoming participants for its annual World Tank Biathlon in Moscow this year, including its Central American ally, Nicaragua. But while participants from 14 nations are arriving from…
Nicaragua in shock after police gun down three innocent people, including two children
An anti-drug raid turns deadly in Nicaragua, leaving the entire nation in shock after national police opened fired at an innocent family.The tragedy occurred Saturday night in Las Jaguitas…
Riot police clash with protesters in Nicaragua capital
Riot police in Nicaragua's capital have clashed with protesters demanding fair elections ahead of the 2016 national poll that is expected to give President Daniel Ortega his third consecutive term…
IDB approves $55 million loan to improve Nicaragua border posts, strengthen trade
Nicaragua will carry out a program to improve the operations of its border posts and strengthen the competitiveness of its foreign trade, with US$55 million in financing from the…
