Voice of Nicaragua: Nicaragua’s Marxist government gets religion on free trade zones

Friday, May 4

Nicaragua’s Marxist government gets religion on free trade zones

Nicaragua's Marxist government gets religion on free trade zones

MinnPost.com

By Tim Rogers, Global Post | 08:28 am MASAYA, Nicaragua — Martha Acuña's day starts several hours before the roosters greet the sun from the swept-dirt yard outside her humble cinderblock home. In the predawn chill, Martha, 32, prepares breakfast for ... 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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Nicaragua’s Marxist government gets religion on free trade zones

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