Nicaragua

Ex-Political Prisoners Sell Handicrafts to Survive

As far back as she can remember, Ana Cecilia Hooker has handcrafted and sold jewelry and house decorations. “I would use every material I came across if I thought I could make something out of it. It was always a pastime for me,” she said. However, this university professor never thought this might become her only means of financial support.

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Dennis Martinez in MLB Spotlight with His Eyes on Nicaragua

On Sunday June 7, Dennis Martínez, the first and most famous Nicaraguan Major Leaguer of all-time, will be managing the National League All-Star Futures team playing in Cleveland. As in the rest of the matters in his life, he is determined to win, however he also has something else that weighs heavy on him…

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New European Parliament Keeps Nicaragua on the Agenda

The European Parliament opened its new session on July 2, in Brussels, following elections on May 26. Despite the fact that this is a new parliament, the sociopolitical crisis in Nicaragua and the possibility of imposing sanctions on the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo is still on the MEPs’ table.

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The Nicaragua Canal Project “Office”, a Costly Ghost

Nicaragua’s Interoceanic Grand Canal Authority as an institution does not exist. La Prensa managed to confirm that this entity does not even have offices, despite the fact that each year it receives millions of Córdoba from the General Budget of the Republic for administrative expenses and staff.

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