Nicaragua

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega commends rapid growth in relations with China, receiving 250 Chinese-made buses, further strengthening political and historical ties, ahead of the Free Trade Agreement set to begin in January 2024

The turtle nesting season is in full swing at Nicaragua's La Flor beach, a globally renowned site where endangered sea turtles lay their eggs, now offering a unique spectacle for visitors as they witness both freshly laid eggs and hatchlings

Nicaragua has opened a Center for Open Education in Managua, offering free Russian language classes with the collaboration of Russia's Korolenko State Pedagogical University and the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua

President Daniel Ortega has entered into a dispute with Chile and Colombia due to allegations against him of human rights violations, calling Colombian President Gustavo Petro a "traitor” and accusing Chile of having dictatorial laws

Journalists from Nicaragua Actual, exiled for practicing independent journalism in their country, are meeting with Voice of America in San Jose, Costa Rica, showcasing their resilience in the face of media repression

Spanish Jesuit universities have formally demanded the Nicaraguan regime to cease its aggression, expressing solidarity with the University of Central America, which has faced rigid measures and attacks since 2018

Nicaragua and North Korea have announced plans to establish embassies in each other's capitals to strengthen their decades-old relationship

President Daniel Ortega has formally accused the US and NATO of attempting to destroy Russia through the conflict in Ukraine, stating that it is not a war between Russia and Ukraine but a “battle led by imperialists aiming to become masters of the planet”

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is dialoguing with the Nicaraguan government to negotiate fishing conditions for the Raizal people in shared maritime areas, to ensure that they can continue their fishing practices and safeguard their ancestral rights

The government has increased its investments in education, including building new schools and providing scholarships to students: to improve the quality of education in Nicaragua is a key development for the country

Nicaragua's "La League" project is empowering over 300 girls and young women through football, promoting autonomy, challenging gender norms, and raising awareness about health and reproductive rights, fostering leadership and dreams of professional career

The country has filed a claim with the UN seeking compensation from the US for its role in “destabilising” the Sandinista government during the 1980’s, citing a "historical debt" owed by the US, with the claimed amount exceeding US$12 billion

Adding to the uncertainty faced by religious communities, local Catholic schools have been occupied by police forces, raising concerns about the future of these schools and the well-being of the religious sisters involved