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Festival of the Patron Saint

Masaya is the capital of Nicaraguan folklore and celebrates their patron saint. Dancing groups perform for the public. Masaya, Nicaragua. 27th...

by gusleonsi in Nicaragua on 27/11/2011

Our World

Feast of Santo Domingo - Managua

Residents of the city came out to celebrate the feast of Santo Domingo (St. Dominic), patron of the city of Managua. The day is observed with much...

by gusleonsi in Nicaragua on 14/11/2011

Politics

Sandinistas celebrate election victory

Amid controversy over the legality of the candidacy of the leader of the Sandinistas, the current President Daniel Ortega and his supporters...

by gusleonsi in Nicaragua on 07/11/2011

27/11/2011 - Festival of the Patron Saint - Nicaragua - Masaya is the capital of Nicaraguan...
07/11/2011 - Sandinistas celebrate election victory - Nicaragua - Amid controversy over the legality of...
28/08/2011 - PLI-UNE Alliance opening Campaign - Sébaco - Nicaragua - The opening campaign by the Alliance...
18/08/2011 - Presentation plan of Government of PLI-UNE Alliance - Nicaragua - Nicaragua - A plan by the government of the...
10/08/2011 - Cavalcade at Managua's patron saint Festival - Nicaragua - Images showing a glimpse of the...
05/05/2011 - Sergio Ramirez Mercado launches new Novel in Managua - Nicaragua - The writer Sergio Ramírez Mercado...
04/04/2011 - Ernesto Cardenal has public reading of children's books in Nicaragua - Nicaragua - Books for childrens (LIbros para niños...
08/03/2011 - International Women's Day in Nicaragua - Nicaragua - A rally was held by various...
20/07/2010 - 31st Anniversary Sandinistas revolution - Nicaragua - July 19, after 31 years, former...
19/07/2010 - "Daniel" not "revolution" in Nicaragua - Nicaragua - For a couple of years, the...

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Festival of the Patron Saint
Masaya is the capital of Nicaraguan folklore and celebrates their patron saint. Dancing groups perform for the public. Masaya, Nicaragua. 27th November 2011
Sandinistas celebrate election victory
Amid controversy over the legality of the candidacy of the leader of the Sandinistas, the current President Daniel Ortega and his supporters celebrated the victory of his party in the s...
Feast of Santo Domingo - Managua
Residents of the city came out to celebrate the feast of Santo Domingo (St. Dominic), patron of the city of Managua. The day is observed with much religious fervour each year. Nicaragua...
Sandinistas celebran triunfo
En medio de polémica por la legalidad de la candidatura del líder de los sandinistas, el actual Presidente daniel Ortega, sus partidarios celebran el triunfo de su partido en las call...
PLI-UNE Alliance opening Campaign - Sébaco
The opening campaign by the Alliance PLI-UNE took place in the city of Sébaco Matagalpa. According to police reports, over 100,000 people attended the event. Nicaragua. 28th August 2011...
Presentation plan of Government of PLI-UNE Alliance - Nicaragua
A plan by the government of the Independent Liberal Party, heading up an alliance called Nicaraguan Unity for Hope, saw Fabio Gadea Mantilla as candidate for presidency and Edmundo Jarq...
Cavalcade at Managua's patron saint Festival
Images showing a glimpse of the cavalcade that took place in Managua, as part of the last day of a 10-day festival celebrating Santo Domingo de Guzmán, the patron saint of the city. Nic...
Chronic kidney disease epidemic in Nicaragua - Chichigalpa
Nicaragua currently ranks #4 in worldwide deaths per capita due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although scientifically unproven, many of those affected by the disease claim that the w...
Sergio Ramirez Mercado launches new Novel in Managua
The writer Sergio Ramírez Mercado introduced his latest novel, "La Fugitiva (The Fugitive), in Managua.
Ernesto Cardenal has public reading of children's books in Nicaragua
Books for childrens (LIbros para niños) release ilustrated book Ernesto Cardenal's Epigramas
Demonstration against Daniel Ortega reelection blocked
A protest against Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega's regime was blocked by a heavy display of police forces, cadets, special forces and anti-riot police.
International Women's Day in Nicaragua
A rally was held by various organizations in commemoration of International Women's Day, requesting equity, rights, democracy and participation, as part of the “All Women Free, All...
"Daniel" not "revolution" in Nicaragua
For a couple of years, the demonstrations on the anniversary of the revolution in Nicaragua (July 1979) has become a demonstration of devotion to the image of Daniel Ortega Saavedra an...
31st Anniversary Sandinistas revolution
July 19, after 31 years, former Guerrilla Daniel Ortega its trying to be unconstitutionally re-elected was President of Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Sunset
The shot was taken from the beautiful and quiet beaches of San Juan Del Sur on the coast of Nicaragua. It was early evening, and the sunset turned the sky a radiant orange color!!. It w...
boy on the beach
A boy walks along the beautiful and quiet beach of San Juan Del Sur on the coast of Nicaragua. It was early evening with varied breaks in the clouds. San juan del sur, Nicaragua. 02/08/...
Sandinist demonstration for municipal elections in Matagalpa
Demonstrations for Sandinists 3 days before the municipal elections in Sebaco, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Nicaragua Fishing tragedy
The norm is to go out at sunset, five to a boat, and travel some 30 miles for the fish.
People Working on Apparel Industry
The apparel industry in Central America is one of the most important business that generates many employees to the people. In the picture is shown Rocedes Apparel, located in Managua Ni...