Nicaraguan presidential candidate Herty Lewites died of a heart attack on Sunday, July 2, in a Managua hospital. His death was disclosed by his close political ally, Dora Maria Tellez. The former mayor of Managua, Lewites was the presidential hopeful …
Category Archive: Nicaragua
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How the United States Continues to Manipulate Nicaragua’s Economic and Political Future
Last April, the Nicaragua Network, a Washington-based solidarity group, “condemned” the intervention of U.S. Ambassador Paul Trivelli in Nicaragua’s election process. Arnold Matlin, of Nicanet’s board of directors, asserted that “what the U.S. government is doing in Nicaragua would be …
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With Bolivia Still Seized by Unrest and Instability, there are Lessons to be Learned about Autonomy from Nicaragua’s Comparative Experience
Bolivia’s political crisis somewhat subsided with President Carlos Mesa’s June resignation but efforts by the indigenous majority continue and are in part aimed at holding a constitutional assembly to re-write the constitution and re-nationalize the gas industry. Meanwhile the country’s …
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Nicaragua: A Three-Way Political Battleground
In February, a new political group was formed in Managua called the Movement for Nicaragua. Some 500 irate citizens, calling themselves non-partisan, rallied under the banner “Tomorrow is too late,” and called upon the people to “rescue” their country that …
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An Unjust Attack on Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolaños
Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolaños is fighting for his political survival as corruption charges prompt calls for his impeachment. During Bolaños’ three years in office, he has proven himself to be a surprisingly capable leader, unafraid to stand up to instances …
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