America Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has announced that tourists will not be allowed into the country with audiovisual equipment such as photographic and video cameras, night vision binoculars, and camera accessories
America Nicaragua To celebrate Saint Lázaro, the Nicaraguan saint of pets and protector of animals, hundreds of pet owners gathered in Santa María Magdalena church with their dressed-up pets to fulfill their promises and have their dogs blessed by the saint
America Nicaragua The government has formally cut diplomatic relations with the Vatican in response to some recent statements made by Pope Francis on the Sandinista government comparing it to Hitler's dictatorship
America Nicaragua State authorities have closed the Superior Council of Private Enterprise - the country's largest private business association - therefore shutting down numerous enterprise bank accounts and causing great distress among entrepreneurs
America Nicaragua As the country’s court revoked the citizenship of over 300 dissidents, the UN has condemned the legislative reforms that allow such actions and has declared them contrary to international law