A protected wildlife refuge in Nicaragua has suffered a wave of deforestation in recent years, fueled by controversial land ...

Item 1 of 5 A baby turtle walks into the sea on Chacocente beach, part of the Wildlife Refuge Rio Escalante - Chachocente, Santa Tereza, Nicaragua February 11, 2024.

Nicaragua is an alternative for travelers who love Mexico's charm and authenticity. The country welcomed just over 1.2 million tourists in 2023, up nearly 29% from the 932,700 visitors in 2022.

The Rev. John I. Jenkins is president of the University of Notre Dame. Nicaragua’s seizure of the Jesuit-run Central American University in Managua on Aug. 16 was only the latest episode in the ...

First, Nicaragua can raise the quality of employment, both in terms of earnings and protection against shocks, in the agriculture sector, which is the largest employer and export earner. This requires ...

At least 229 people detained in Nicaragua for political reasons have suffered various forms of torture and other "crimes against humanity" at the hands of the government over the past seven years ...

It all started Nov. 18, when Miss Nicaragua, Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition.

Parque de Aventura Las Nubes is located just 10 minutes from the surf town San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua, and it's home to anteaters, armadillos, and sloths.

Wildlife and scenery: Like Costa Rica to the south, Nicaragua is home to more than 700 tropical bird species including kingfishers, trogons, and the colorful motmots.

Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powers. Critics say the reforms are the latest to further concentrate power in the hands of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.