Nicaragua – The Diplomatic Envoy

The U.S.-Mexico border is notorious for frequent, numerous arrests, smuggling incidents, deportations, and overall mayhem, caused by an uncontrolled influx of migrants attempting to gain entrance into the United States. An overwhelming majority of people stranded at the border trying to enter the U.S. illegally are from Central America, most notably the Northern Triangle, comprising Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

2021 November 2021 International News Americas

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Austin Delsontro

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Re-Elected in Denounced Election

Early results from the Nicaraguan general election on November 7 indicate that incumbent President Daniel Ortega has won by a landslide, BBC News reports. The result was unsurprising to many onlookers across the globe, as President Ortega secured nearly 76 percent of the vote, winning his fourth consecutive term in office.

September 2019 International News 2019

September 17, 2019September 16, 2019 Stephanie Miller

Nicaraguan Police Violate International Law in Crackdown on Human Rights Advocates

Over the course of a swift single-session trial lasting over 10 hours, a court in Managua, Nicaragua tried and convicted attorney Maria Oviedo for police obstruction.

Featured Sections 2017 U.S.Americas

November 6, 2017November 8, 2017 Judy Koren

Nicaragua Signs Paris Climate Accord, Leaving U.S. Isolated

The question still stands of whether the Trump administration will change their position on the Paris Climate Agreement now that Nicaragua is joining in addition to almost 200 countries signing the agreement.

International News Americas

November 14, 2016November 17, 2016 Brian Kulpan

Nicaraguan President Wins Third Term With Wife as Vice President

Although he was heavily favored to win the vote, President Ortega and his allies have faced accusations of pervasive political manipulation in order to secure his position at the helm for the next five years.

November 2015 Americas

November 19, 2015November 21, 2015

Nicaragua Canal Faces New Setbacks

According to Reuters, though the report stated that the canal will have an overall positive impact on Nicaragua, the Nicaraguan government must raise the standards applied in building the canal and protect against risks, such as loss of biological reserves and the risk of earthquakes.