Web Pages & Mailing Lists

Submitted by fyl on 14 March, 2008 - 08:47.

Maps

  • Free maps from the Perry-Castañeda Library at the University of Texas.

Nicaragua-related Mailing Lists

The idea for this site was inspired by the Yahoo group nicaragualiving. It is a relatively low-volume list whose participants either live in Nicaragua or plan to move there. You can search Yahoo Groups for this and other lists about Nicaragua.

Web Pages

Nicaragua-specific News

  • NicaNet (Progressive--lots of links and you can subscribe to their free newsletter)
  • Weather from WN Network

Regional News Sources

International News Sources

Spanish Language Newspapers

TV and Radio

Political Parties

Nicaragua Regional/Local

Other Resources

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I don't think so

Submitted by fyl on 13 January, 2006 - 14:21.

First, Ortega won't win. That just can't happen. And US interference continues but I don't think there will be any big change in the level of that interference no matter who gets elected. (That is, the US will influence the election as best they can but that's just "normal".)

That said, if Ortega was president, I just don't think it would make a huge difference. Local government is well-established and very important. That doesn't change. And today, unlike 20 years ago, there is a well-established constitution, a real national assembly and a lot of people who have had time to see government run by other than the Somoza family.

We have also seen corruption exposed and while I would not say the current government is corruption-free, the people seem to like the idea of less corruption. Bottom line: I think Nicaragua has made it to a stable democracy--something the U.S. used to have but I am not so sure these days.

Danny boy

Submitted by elnido on 13 January, 2006 - 14:41.

I agree that Ortega can't win another presidential election. HOWEVER, if he gets his way and the form of government goes from the Executive/Legislative/Judicial style to the parliamentarian style, you will see him as Prime Minister and in charge again. The constitutional changes that were scheduled to take place 1 Jan 2006 have been put off until 10 Jan 2007 (the same day the president elect takes office). This story is far from over; Nicaraguan politics at their best.

Will Ortega have a negative impact? I seriously doubt that it will affect much here in Nicaragua. The problem will be how the US reacts. That and the US's influence around the world could have devastating effects on Nicaragua and it's economy. As far as I'm concerned, that would be a mistake on the US's part.