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Nicaragua Expels AFP Photojournalist
May 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An Agence France-Presse photojournalist was expelled from Nicaragua, Chilean Consul Diego Rivera said. Hector Retamal, a Chilean national, was put on a plane Saturday to Costa Rica, where the French news agency has its Central American headquarters, Rivera said. continue reading »
UNESCO Director Visits Nicaraguan Biosphere Reserves
May 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
UNESCO director-general Irina Bokova inspected two of the three biosphere reserves in Nicaragua to get a firsthand look at their condition, first lady Rosario Murillo said. continue reading »
FBI Most Wanted & Teacher-Child Porn Suspect Captured in Nicaragua
April 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The FBI has announced the capture of Eric Justin Toth, one of its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” in Nicaragua. continue reading »
Environmental Group Calls for Nicaragua to Ban Shark Fishing
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An environmental group is calling for a greater government presence in Nicaragua's Caribbean waters following the discovery of a boat with dozens of dead sharks aboard in Little Corn Island. continue reading »
Russia, Nicaraguan Navy Seize Large Quantity of Cocaine in Caribbean
April 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Nicaraguan naval forces and Russian drug enforcement agents seized 100 packages of cocaine on the high seas, state media reported, citing military spokesmen. continue reading »
U.S. Extends Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans, Nicaraguans
April 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua for an additional 18 months, beginning July 6, 2013, and ending Jan. 5, 2015. continue reading »
Nicaragua Keeps an Eye on Rumbling San Cristobal Volcano
March 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Nicaraguan government said Monday that it has stepped up its watch on the San Cristobal volcano after it shook its surroundings with four moderate earthquakes. continue reading »
Nicaragua Inaugurates Solar Farm
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Nicaraguan authorities inaugurated the country's first photovoltaic park, a 1 MW solar facility that could supply electricity to more than 1,000 homes. continue reading »
Spain Helps Nicaragua Close the Biggest Garbage Dump in Latin America
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain presented Tuesday to the city government of Managua the sealing off of the biggest garbage dump in Latin America, the flagship project of Spanish aid to Nicaragua. continue reading »
Nicaragua Electric Utilities Disnorte Dissur Sold for $57.8 Million
February 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish energy company Gas Natural Fenosa said Tuesday it sold its stakes in Nicaraguan electric utilities Disnorte and Dissur for $57.8 million. continue reading »
Nicaragua’s Largest Solar Plant to Open Soon, Says First Lady
February 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Nicaragua will soon bring online the country's largest solar plant, a facility with the capacity to power 1,100 homes, first lady Rosario Murillo said. continue reading »
Fake Mexican Journalists Appeal Drug Convictions in Nicaragua
February 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Appeals have been filed by attorneys representing 18 Mexicans who posed as Televisa journalists and were convicted on drug charges in Nicaragua, judicial officials said Thursday. continue reading »
New Plastic Surgery Methods Using Stem Cells Created in Nicaragua
February 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A subsidiary of Nicaraguan conglomerate Grupo Pellas presented here a novel plastic surgery method for Latin America based on the use of stem cells extracted from the patient's fatty tissue. continue reading »
NIcaragua to Open First Full-Service Luxury Hotel
January 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mukul Resort & Spa, the first luxury boutique hotel in Nicaragua, will open on February 1, 2013 at Guacalito de la Isla, a 1,670-acre, US$250-million low-density, continue reading »
Nicaragua Sentences Fake Journalists to 30 Years
January 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The 18 Mexicans arrested last summer in Nicaragua while posing as Televisa journalists and later convicted on drug, money laundering and racketeering charges were sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. continue reading »
