Voice of Nicaragua: Civil Groups in Nicaragua Accuse Costa Rica of Building a Dry Canal

Monday, May 7

Civil Groups in Nicaragua Accuse Costa Rica of Building a Dry Canal

The Costa Rica Star - Such were the allegations of National Forum of Recycling (FONARE in Spanish) and the Association of Volunteer Attorneys of Nicaragua. The two civil groups made the decrying revelations during a press conference yesterday. FONARE is a civil group that ... 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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Monday, May 7

Civil Groups in Nicaragua Accuse Costa Rica of Building a Dry Canal

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