Voice of Nicaragua: Rina becomes hurricane off Honduras, Nicaragua searched for missing boat with evacuees

Monday, October 24

Rina becomes hurricane off Honduras, Nicaragua searched for missing boat with evacuees

Washington Post - MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Hurricane Rina formed Monday off Central America's Caribbean coast and officials in Nicaragua launched a search for a missing Navy boat with 27 people aboard that had been trying to evacuate coastal residents. ...

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Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities both economically and politically. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. It was founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on December 8, 1524. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the Gran Sultana del Gran Lago (Great Sultan of the Great Lake).

Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.

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Monday, October 24

Rina becomes hurricane off Honduras, Nicaragua searched for missing boat with evacuees

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