Voice of Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega set for Nicaragua election victory but heroic sheen wearing off

Thursday, November 3

Daniel Ortega set for Nicaragua election victory but heroic sheen wearing off

The Guardian - ... critics say the socialist principles on which his Sandinista National Liberation Front was founded have long given way to "Ortegismo", a murky brand of autocracy under which state institutions have been weakened, women's rights ignored, and freedom of expression almost destroyed. ... Read more

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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Thursday, November 3

Daniel Ortega set for Nicaragua election victory but heroic sheen wearing off

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