Web Pages & Mailing Lists
Submitted by fyl on Fri, 2008/03/14 - 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
- North American Congress on Latin America. Research papers and such for over 40 years.
- Counsel on Hemispheric Affairs
International News Sources
Spanish Language Newspapers
TV and Radio
- Telenica
- Televicentro
- Radio Corporacion
- Radio Nicargua (government)
- Radio Pirata
- Radio Segovia
- NuevaYa
Political Parties
Nicaragua Regional/Local
Other Resources
- Shipping stuff to Nicaragua (or anywhere)
- La Esperanza community education and development organization
http://www.spanishschoolsnicaraguaexplorer.com/
Nicargua Explorer Spanish Schools combines learning of Spanish experience and the opportunity five different locations in Nicaragua, explore cloudforest, artisans markets, beaches and olds colonials cities! Nicaragua is a destination of amazing handicrafts as well biodiversity and wildlife.
For volunteer opportunities . . .
the actual link to La Esperanza is http://la-esperanza-granada.org/
a nicaragua forum
a nicaragua forum www.therealnicaragua.com
I don't think so
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
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.