Daniel Ortega

Thousands throng rival Nicaraguan rallies, Ortega backers mass

Chanting "Democracy yes, dictatorship no!" Ortega opponents numbered at 50,000 by organizers marched peacefully in Managua against his controversial re-election plans, even as thousands of the president's supporters gathered...

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For contras, a reprise of bitter discontent

The red and black Sandinista graffiti scrawled on buildings, street lamps and trees in downtown Jinotega makes it seem like this traditionally conservative coffee town has suddenly had a political change of heart. But behind...

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Oligarchy of Disinformation - The Inter-American Press Association

BY JEAN-GUY ALLARD —de Granma International— WITH the participation of Bush’s spokeswoman in Congress, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, terrorist-at-large Carlos Alberto Montaner and former Venezuelan TV magnate Marcel Granier, the...

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NICARAGUA: Despite Efforts, Corruption Still a Problem

MANAGUA, Nov 19 (IPS) - Two national surveys and the latest report on perceptions of corruption by Transparency International support the view that a culture of graft continues to undermine the foundations of Nicaraguan...

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Ortega urges non-violence in Saturday's massive protests

Managua - The spectre of huge protests and counter-protests at week's end in the capital city prompted Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Wednesday to urge his own supporters to practice non- violence. His supporters have...

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Students attack Nicaraguan legislature

Hundreds of students lobbed homemade bombs at Congress on Tuesday to protest government plans to cut university funding, as pro-and anti-government demonstrators prepared to square off at the weekend in Managua. The explosives...

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Voice of America expands its Latin American audience

Facing a group of presidents loudly critical of Washington, the U.S. government's Voice of America broadcast is expanding its audience in Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Nicaragua, VOA officials say. VOA's Spanish-language...

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SDSU Men's Soccer Earns 1-1, Double-Overtime Draw at No. 5 UCLA

The San Diego State men's soccer took a 1-0 lead midway through the second half but had to settle for a 1-1, double-overtime tie at fifth-ranked UCLA Saturday night at Drake Stadium in Los Angeles. Playing one of the toughest...

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Moreover Public: Dutch MEP thrown out of Nicaragua

European parliamentarian Hans van Baalen, from the Netherlands, was expelled from Nicaragua on Wednesday after the right-wing liberal politician had called on liberal parties there to unite in opposition against left-wing...

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28 accomplishments of the Obama administration

Obama's First Six Months accomplishments: I am so sorry for those of you who may be disappointed in the performance of the man you thought was going to make things better---or perhaps you think things are better. I believe the...

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