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Luis Varese Scotto. Luis Varese: son of the Patria Grande and Peruvian revolutionary

The life of Varese was characterized by his fierce participation in various Latin American political processes, most notably his role as a captain of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) during the struggle against the Somoza dictatorship in the 1970s.

Luis Varese Scotto. Luis Varese: hijo de la Patria Grande y revolucionario peruano

La vida de Varese se caracterizó por su participación aguerrida en varios procesos políticos latinoamericanos, entre los que destaca su papel como capitán del Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) durante la lucha contra la dictadura de Somoza en los años setenta.

Nicaragua formally withdraws from the OAS

After Venezuela, the country is the second to suspend its participation in the body which claims to work for continental cooperation

Daniel Ortega sworn in for a fresh term in Nicaragua

During his inauguration speech, President Daniel Ortega vowed to continue working for the benefit of Nicaraguans and promoting socio-economic development in the country

British journalist speaks out on detention en route to cover the elections in Nicaragua

The three day detention of Steve Sweeney, the only journalist from Britain’s media who was due to cover Nicaragua’s election, is part of the multi-pronged campaign to subvert the country’s self-determination

Daniel Ortega is set to win Nicaragua’s presidency

According to the preliminary results announced by the Supreme Electoral Council (CSE), with 49.25% of the votes counted, incumbent president Daniel Ortega has obtained 74.99% of the votes

COP26 to address Loss and Damage as frontline communities excluded and other stories

Today we look at the COP26 conference and climate finance, the preliminary results of Nicaragua’s general election, and more

Women’s struggle in Nicaragua: from liberation fighters to building an alternative society

Erika Takeo and Rohan Rice reflect on the advancement of women in Nicaragua since the Sandinista revolution

Nicaragua: the right to live in peace

Francisco Dominguez takes a deep look into the imperialist attacks against Nicaragua as it prepares for historic elections this November

How did Nicaragua reduce hunger and malnutrition?

Despite crippling, unilateral sanctions and globally rising food prices, hunger levels in Nicaragua have been falling. How has this been achieved?

Hunger and food production in Nicaragua: how do we feed the people?

As hunger and food insecurity increases globally, the Sandinista government in Nicaragua has been working for the last decade to strengthen local food production and ensure food sovereignty in the face of sanctions

Nicaragua’s green revolution

While large polluting countries have refused to take necessary measures to slow the climate crisis, Nicaragua, one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, has taken impressive steps to shift to more sustainable energy