Nicaragua

Country Nicaragua
Capital Managua
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Córdoba(NIO)
Languages Spanish, English, Miskito, Rama, Sumo, Miskito Coastal Creole, Garifuna & Rama Cay Creole

Information

Introduction

The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the first half of the 19th century, but gradually ceded control of the region in subsequent decades. Violent opposition to governmental manipulation and corruption spread to all classes by 1978 and resulted in a short-lived civil war that brought the Marxist Sandinista guerrillas to power in 1979. Nicaraguan aid to leftist rebels in El Salvador caused the US to sponsor anti-Sandinista contra guerrillas through much of the 1980s. Free elections in 1990, 1996, and 2001, saw the Sandinistas defeated, but voting in 2006 announced the return of former Sandinista President Daniel ORTEGA Saavedra. The 2008 municipal elections were characterized by widespread irregularities. Nicaragua's infrastructure and economy - hard hit by the earlier civil war and by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 - are slowly being rebuilt, but democratic institutions face new challenges under the ORTEGA administration.

[+] Geography

[+] People

[+] Government

Video

Map


View Larger Map

References

Nicaragua - Wikipedia
Nicaragua - CIA World Fact Book
Nicaragua - BBC
Nicaragua - Timeline - BBC

Cities

Links

News Headlines

Google News
Nicaragua: Power concentrated, rights denied - ohchrNicaragua: Power concentrated, rights denied  ohchr

2025 News items - Nicaragua 101st WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Nicaragua 101st WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Monitoring Report: Nicaraguan Migration Northern Border of Costa Rica - Regular Entries and Departures Based on the collection of information from field and official sources (September, 2025) - ReliefWebMonitoring Report: Nicaraguan Migration Northern Border of Costa Rica - Regular Entries and Departures Based on the collection of information from field and official sources (September, 2025)  ReliefWeb

Nicaraguan Gov. to Give Tax Exemptions to Chinese Companies - Havana TimesNicaraguan Gov. to Give Tax Exemptions to Chinese Companies  Havana Times

“Ortega Put Nicaragua On the U.S. Agenda Through CAFTA Violations” - Confidencial Nicaragua“Ortega Put Nicaragua On the U.S. Agenda Through CAFTA Violations”  Confidencial Nicaragua

IACHR publishes report on violence against Indigenous peoples and people of African descent on Nicaragua’s Caribbean Coast - OAS - Organization of American StatesIACHR publishes report on violence against Indigenous peoples and people of African descent on Nicaragua’s Caribbean Coast  OAS - Organization of American States

Atrocity Alert No. 456: Sudan, Cameroon and Nicaragua - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 456: Sudan, Cameroon and Nicaragua  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Nicaragua - Welcome to the United NationsNicaragua  Welcome to the United Nations

US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301 - Supply Chain DiveUS weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301  Supply Chain Dive

USTR proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301 of Trade Act - Fibre2FashionUSTR proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301 of Trade Act  Fibre2Fashion

Nicaragua Withdrawal from UNESCO - Drishti IASNicaragua Withdrawal from UNESCO  Drishti IAS

Message to the Nicaraguan People on their Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Message to the Nicaraguan People on their Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Kidney disease and climate change in Nicaragua’s sugarcane zone - Cornell ChronicleKidney disease and climate change in Nicaragua’s sugarcane zone  Cornell Chronicle

India-Nicaragua deepens ties with historic ministerial visit focused on trade, investment, and renewable energy - financialexpress.comIndia-Nicaragua deepens ties with historic ministerial visit focused on trade, investment, and renewable energy  financialexpress.com

UNESCO Statement following Nicaragua's decision to withdraw from the Organization - unesco.orgUNESCO Statement following Nicaragua's decision to withdraw from the Organization  unesco.org

Nicaragua Is A Magical Christmas Vacation—With Parades And Winter Sun - ForbesNicaragua Is A Magical Christmas Vacation—With Parades And Winter Sun  Forbes

UN urges Nicaragua to account for over 120 people forcibly disappeared since 2018 - ReutersUN urges Nicaragua to account for over 120 people forcibly disappeared since 2018  Reuters

Ortega’s border business: $6,000 to be able to return to Nicaragua - EL PAÍS EnglishOrtega’s border business: $6,000 to be able to return to Nicaragua  EL PAÍS English

A Chilling New Tactic in Nicaragua: Arrest, Then Silence - The New York TimesA Chilling New Tactic in Nicaragua: Arrest, Then Silence  The New York Times

Ukraine cuts diplomatic ties with Nicaragua - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine cuts diplomatic ties with Nicaragua  The Kyiv Independent

Human Rights Council renews investigation on Nicaragua as it turns back on UN - International Service for Human RightsHuman Rights Council renews investigation on Nicaragua as it turns back on UN  International Service for Human Rights

Nicaragua: a Latin American hotspot for Russian propaganda - Reporters sans frontièresNicaragua: a Latin American hotspot for Russian propaganda  Reporters sans frontières

Nicaragua Cuts Ribbon On India-Funded Electric Substation, Transmission Lines - StratNews GlobalNicaragua Cuts Ribbon On India-Funded Electric Substation, Transmission Lines  StratNews Global

Nicaraguan Regime Proposes Tax Exemptions for Chinese Companies Investing in the 'Belt and Road' - Confidencial NicaraguaNicaraguan Regime Proposes Tax Exemptions for Chinese Companies Investing in the 'Belt and Road'  Confidencial Nicaragua

U.S. Considers Up to 100% Tariffs on Nicaraguan Imports; Public Comment Sought - Daily Coffee News by Roast MagazineU.S. Considers Up to 100% Tariffs on Nicaraguan Imports; Public Comment Sought  Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine

India, Nicaragua sign agreements to implement Quick Impact Projects - DD NewsIndia, Nicaragua sign agreements to implement Quick Impact Projects  DD News

Nicaragua travel - Lonely PlanetNicaragua travel  Lonely Planet

Organisations denounce Nicaragua’s withdrawal from Human Rights Council, absence from Universal Periodic Review - International Service for Human RightsOrganisations denounce Nicaragua’s withdrawal from Human Rights Council, absence from Universal Periodic Review  International Service for Human Rights

Accessible Digital Textbooks Nicaragua - UnicefAccessible Digital Textbooks Nicaragua  Unicef

Nicaragua's Ortega extends transnational persecution of critics, UN rights experts say - ReutersNicaragua's Ortega extends transnational persecution of critics, UN rights experts say  Reuters

Nicaragua Alleges Costa Rican Police Tried to Detain Player - The Tico TimesNicaragua Alleges Costa Rican Police Tried to Detain Player  The Tico Times

Sandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe - Al JazeeraSandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe  Al Jazeera

Nicaragua: A New Absolutist Constitution Tailor-Made for an Authoritarian Couple - ConstitutionNetNicaragua: A New Absolutist Constitution Tailor-Made for an Authoritarian Couple  ConstitutionNet

The Grand Dream: China’s Stakes in Nicaragua’s Canal - The China-Global South ProjectThe Grand Dream: China’s Stakes in Nicaragua’s Canal  The China-Global South Project

“Information Blackout” Cloaks Nicaragua in Silence - Havana Times“Information Blackout” Cloaks Nicaragua in Silence  Havana Times

Nicaragua: Persecution Beyond Borders - Exile and Transnational Human Rights Violations - ReliefWebNicaragua: Persecution Beyond Borders - Exile and Transnational Human Rights Violations  ReliefWeb

What Nicaragua stands to lose if Trump expels it from CAFTA and imposes 100% tariffs - DivergentesWhat Nicaragua stands to lose if Trump expels it from CAFTA and imposes 100% tariffs  Divergentes

HIV and TB Overview: Nicaragua - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Nicaragua  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Digital 2025: Nicaragua - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Nicaragua  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview - FOX SportsCosta Rica vs Nicaragua: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview  FOX Sports

I Got My Camera Drone Confiscated in Nicaragua. Lesson Learned. - PetaPixelI Got My Camera Drone Confiscated in Nicaragua. Lesson Learned.  PetaPixel

Tracking the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 variants in Nicaragua throughout the COVID-19 pandemic - NatureTracking the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 variants in Nicaragua throughout the COVID-19 pandemic  Nature

From Democracy to Dynastic Rule?: The 2025 Constitutional Reform in Nicaragua - VerfassungsblogFrom Democracy to Dynastic Rule?: The 2025 Constitutional Reform in Nicaragua  Verfassungsblog

UN report: Nicaragua’s human rights crisis deepens - AP NewsUN report: Nicaragua’s human rights crisis deepens  AP News

Nicaragua celebrates National Journalist Day yet its press freedom is nearly extinct - Reporters sans frontièresNicaragua celebrates National Journalist Day yet its press freedom is nearly extinct  Reporters sans frontières

Study Finds High Levels of Mercury in Hair Samples From Indigenous Women in Peru and Nicaragua - Smithsonian MagazineStudy Finds High Levels of Mercury in Hair Samples From Indigenous Women in Peru and Nicaragua  Smithsonian Magazine

Patricia Belli from Nicaragua, winner of the 2025 Velázquez Prize for Visual Arts - Diari ARAPatricia Belli from Nicaragua, winner of the 2025 Velázquez Prize for Visual Arts  Diari ARA

World News in Brief: Gaza and Nicaragua human rights update, WHO hypertension alert and alarm over US autism claim - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Gaza and Nicaragua human rights update, WHO hypertension alert and alarm over US autism claim  UN News

Congratulations extended to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala on National Day - vietnamnews.vnCongratulations extended to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala on National Day  vietnamnews.vn

Nicaraguan government seizes school run by Josephine Sisters - Vatican NewsNicaraguan government seizes school run by Josephine Sisters  Vatican News

Austin mother fled after her son was killed in Nicaragua. Now the US wants to deport her - Austin American-StatesmanAustin mother fled after her son was killed in Nicaragua. Now the US wants to deport her  Austin American-Statesman

Nicaragua: UN experts speak of final blow to rule of law - International Service for Human RightsNicaragua: UN experts speak of final blow to rule of law  International Service for Human Rights

Fostering Digital Literacy in Nicaragua - Internet SocietyFostering Digital Literacy in Nicaragua  Internet Society

Nicaragua and Haiti out for first win in the Final Round - ConcacafNicaragua and Haiti out for first win in the Final Round  Concacaf

Nicaragua Strengthens Alliance with Russia via Ukraine Trade Accords - The Tico TimesNicaragua Strengthens Alliance with Russia via Ukraine Trade Accords  The Tico Times

Dig Deep Enough in Nicaragua, and You’ll Find China - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineDig Deep Enough in Nicaragua, and You’ll Find China  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Ukraine Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Nicaragua After Recognition of Crimea, Occupied Regions - UNITED24 MediaUkraine Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Nicaragua After Recognition of Crimea, Occupied Regions  UNITED24 Media

They Helped Oust a Dictator. Now the New Regime Is Coming for Them. - The New York TimesThey Helped Oust a Dictator. Now the New Regime Is Coming for Them.  The New York Times

Girls win! Landmark ruling demands that Ecuador and Nicaragua ensure that no girl is forced into motherhood - Center for Reproductive RightsGirls win! Landmark ruling demands that Ecuador and Nicaragua ensure that no girl is forced into motherhood  Center for Reproductive Rights

Haiti wins at Nicaragua to take first place in Group C - ConcacafHaiti wins at Nicaragua to take first place in Group C  Concacaf

Nicaragua signals readiness to recognize Russia's annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories, media says - The Kyiv IndependentNicaragua signals readiness to recognize Russia's annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories, media says  The Kyiv Independent

WTO | 2025 News items - Members consider trade agreements involving Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Nicaragua - World Trade OrganizationWTO | 2025 News items - Members consider trade agreements involving Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Nicaragua  World Trade Organization

India, Nicaragua sign agreements to implement Quick Impact Projects - Business StandardIndia, Nicaragua sign agreements to implement Quick Impact Projects  Business Standard

Violeta Chamorro, Nicaragua’s president, 1929-2025 - Financial TimesVioleta Chamorro, Nicaragua’s president, 1929-2025  Financial Times

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Nicaragua - GOV.UKUN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Nicaragua  GOV.UK

Holy Week celebrations banned in Nicaragua - Vatican NewsHoly Week celebrations banned in Nicaragua  Vatican News

Costa Rica hosts Nicaragua in crucial match - ConcacafCosta Rica hosts Nicaragua in crucial match  Concacaf

Nicaragua Appoints Two Foreign Ministers in Unprecedented Move - The Tico TimesNicaragua Appoints Two Foreign Ministers in Unprecedented Move  The Tico Times

Colombia rallies to earn crucial win over Nicaragua - fiba.basketballColombia rallies to earn crucial win over Nicaragua  fiba.basketball

Nicaragua Threatened With Tariffs Of Up To 100 Percent - Cigar AficionadoNicaragua Threatened With Tariffs Of Up To 100 Percent  Cigar Aficionado

Wang Yi Meets with Advisor to Nicaraguan President on Investment, Trade and International Cooperation Laureano Ortega Murillo_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Advisor to Nicaraguan President on Investment, Trade and International Cooperation Laureano Ortega Murillo_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Prominent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica - Al JazeeraProminent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica  Al Jazeera

Pope Leo XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua - Catholic News AgencyPope Leo XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua  Catholic News Agency

Nicaragua leaves UNESCO after exiled newspaper wins award - dw.comNicaragua leaves UNESCO after exiled newspaper wins award  dw.com

Nicaragua: Four Mayangna leaders and foresters imprisoned for defending and protecting their ancestral land - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTNicaragua: Four Mayangna leaders and foresters imprisoned for defending and protecting their ancestral land  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

Deadly detentions in Nicaragua: Another opponent dies in custody of Ortega-Murillo regime - EL PAÍS EnglishDeadly detentions in Nicaragua: Another opponent dies in custody of Ortega-Murillo regime  EL PAÍS English

Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powers - Al JazeeraNicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powers  Al Jazeera

Ortega orders increased ‘revolutionary surveillance’ to ‘capture and prosecute traitors’ in Nicaragua - EL PAÍS EnglishOrtega orders increased ‘revolutionary surveillance’ to ‘capture and prosecute traitors’ in Nicaragua  EL PAÍS English

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Nicaragua - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Nicaragua  Human Rights Watch

UN: Democratic backsliding in Nicaragua - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.UN: Democratic backsliding in Nicaragua  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

Nicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest over press freedom award - PBSNicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest over press freedom award  PBS

US Warns of Investment Risks in Nicaragua - The Tico TimesUS Warns of Investment Risks in Nicaragua  The Tico Times

Nicaragua Releases Prison Photos of Detained Doctor Amid US Demands - The Tico TimesNicaragua Releases Prison Photos of Detained Doctor Amid US Demands  The Tico Times

Opinion | I Was Banished by My Country’s Dictator. What Happened to Me Is a Warning. - The New York TimesOpinion | I Was Banished by My Country’s Dictator. What Happened to Me Is a Warning.  The New York Times

Nicaragua: RSF calls for urgent international support as exiled media strive to keep informing amid repression - Reporters sans frontièresNicaragua: RSF calls for urgent international support as exiled media strive to keep informing amid repression  Reporters sans frontières

3 Sunny Latin American Countries Named The Cheapest Winter Destinations For Travelers - Travel Off Path3 Sunny Latin American Countries Named The Cheapest Winter Destinations For Travelers  Travel Off Path

May Japan and JICA continue to be unique friends for Nicaragua - 61 years of cooperation with Nicaragua - - jica.go.jpMay Japan and JICA continue to be unique friends for Nicaragua - 61 years of cooperation with Nicaragua -  jica.go.jp

Nicaragua's Ortega expands power as reforms win final approval - ReutersNicaragua's Ortega expands power as reforms win final approval  Reuters

Judges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo’s rule - EL PAÍS EnglishJudges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo’s rule  EL PAÍS English

Nicaragua withdraws from UN Human Rights Council - ReutersNicaragua withdraws from UN Human Rights Council  Reuters

Nicaragua vs Argentina - Group Phase - FIBA AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballNicaragua vs Argentina - Group Phase - FIBA AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

The gospel takes root in Nicaragua - Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodThe gospel takes root in Nicaragua  Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

UAE leaders congratulate President of Nicaragua on Independence Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE leaders congratulate President of Nicaragua on Independence Day  mofa.gov.ae

Colombia vs Nicaragua - Group Phase - FIBA AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballColombia vs Nicaragua - Group Phase - FIBA AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

Refugees Worry: Is Nicaragua Assassinating Government Critics in Costa Rica? - The New York TimesRefugees Worry: Is Nicaragua Assassinating Government Critics in Costa Rica?  The New York Times

U.S. Urges Americans to Steer Clear of Nicaragua - The New York TimesU.S. Urges Americans to Steer Clear of Nicaragua  The New York Times

Managua, Nicaragua: American Nicaraguan School: 2025 Special Needs Profile - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Managua, Nicaragua: American Nicaraguan School: 2025 Special Needs Profile  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

CPJ, partners warn El Salvador, Nicaragua legislation could harm press freedom - Committee to Protect JournalistsCPJ, partners warn El Salvador, Nicaragua legislation could harm press freedom  Committee to Protect Journalists

UN experts demand Nicaragua clarify fate of over 120 forcibly disappeared since 2018 - Jurist.orgUN experts demand Nicaragua clarify fate of over 120 forcibly disappeared since 2018  Jurist.org

Could Nicaragua Be a New “It” Destination? - VogueCould Nicaragua Be a New “It” Destination?  Vogue