Nicaragua: Why Do We Change Organizations but Not Practices

And what Is the role of the youth? Cristian Mendez Generational turnover in Nicaragua faces a fundamental dilemma: organizations and faces change, but the political practices that have sustained caudillismo for decades remain intact. By Cristian Mendez ( …

ICE detainee from Nicaragua passes away in Natchez hospital

A man being detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has passed away in a Mississippi hospital. On Dec. 14, Delvin Francisco Rodriguez, a 39-year-old native of Nicaragua, was pronounced dead at the Merit Health Natchez facility following a …

Nicaragua bans entry of Bibles, books, newspapers, cameras

Travelers going to Nicaragua are being warned they cannot bring Bibles, other books, newspapers and cameras into the county. File Photo by Jorge Torres/EPA Dec. 23 (UPI) -- International transportation companies that operate routes to Nicaragua have …

Nicaragua Reaffirms Support for Venezuelan President Maduro

Presidents Rosario Murillo (L), Daniel Ortega (C), and Nicolas Maduro (R). Photo: 19 Digital. December 23, 2025 Hour: 10:42 am On Monday, Nicaragua reiterated its firm support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the Bolivarian Revolution in the …

The fine print of the decree: how many foreign military personnel Nicaragua can receive and from which countries

The government of Nicaragua officially authorized the entry, transit, and stay of military personnel, ships, and aircraft from various countries on its territory, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette La Gaceta. The official …

Long Lines at Costa Rica-Nicaragua Peñas Blanca Border

Thousands of travelers face gridlock at the Peñas Blancas border crossing between Costa Rica and Nicaragua this holiday period, with migration offices overwhelmed by the return of Nicaraguans heading home for Christmas and New Year gatherings. The surge …

From dreaming in green to triumphing as a dancer in Nicaragua: The story of dance instructor Kend Guevara

During the toughest days of Military Service in Cuba, when many young people feel their dreams are on hold, Kend Guevara clung to one very clear aspiration: to dance and succeed doing what he loved. Amidst exhaustion, extreme conditions, and others' …

USTR's Measured Approach on Nicaragua is Great News for U.S. Pork

Known around the globe as the “land of fire and water,” Nicaragua has more recently become known as a rapidly growing destination for U.S. pork. Duty-free access through Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR has …

USTR taking measured approach on Nicaragua

USTR Takes Measured Approach on Nicaragua, a Growing Destination for U.S. Pork

USTR recently announced that the U.S. will impose tariffs on all imported Nicaraguan goods that are not originating under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The tariff will initially be set at zero, but is …