America Nicaragua The San Cristóbal Volcano, the highest in the country, has recently erupted; the government has advised to wear masks due to the high concentration of ash in the air and store drinking water since reserves are currently contaminated
America Nicaragua A new commercial agreement has been signed with China for the construction of a solar plant in Masaya with the primary goal of enhancing water systems for numerous communities on top of reducing energy costs and contributing to sustainable development
America Nicaragua Local governments have created 202 “Casas de Cultura y Creatividad”, centres that promote art, culture, and national identity, offering courses in various artistic disciplines and teaching traditions such as music, dance, and folklore
America Nicaragua Nicaragua's Parliament has passed a law imposing up to five years in prison for social media users who spread messages deemed to incite "fear" by the government, a move the opposition calls a "gag law" aimed at silencing criticism
America Nicaragua 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua have been released due to US intervention, including students and religious leaders detained under President Daniel Ortega's crackdown