Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega called on Israel to get rid of its nuclear weapons during his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, which took place during a visit from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega seemed likely to win Sunday's presidential elections, carrying 63.7 per cent of the vote. The former guerrilla commander's social spending for the poor has made him popular in Central America's poorest nation.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega seemed likely to win Sunday's presidential elections. The former guerrilla commander enjoys popular support thanks to improved state services and reduced inequality at the end of his five-year term.
Costa Rica, Latin America’s third-richest country, disbanded its army over 60 years ago, a matter of much pride to its people. But now it’s feeling vulnerable, due to border tensions with Nicaragua and drug convoys en route to Mexico. Costa Rica needs defence, and the poorly equipped police can no longer guarantee the country’s security.
Tropical storm Alex, the first major storm of the Atlantic season, tore past Central American coasts at wind speeds reaching 45 miles an hours (75 kilometres), leaving at least 10 people dead in Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador.
