Nicaragua

  • Nov 9, 2004
  • 7 min read

NICARAGUA: Local elections strengthen FSLN

Local elections were held on November 7. Initial results suggest a poor performance from the two...

Nicaragua
  • Sep 24, 2004
  • 7 min read

NICARAGUA: Dominant parties seek to undermine Bolanos

The president is trying to appeal to the electorate, over the heads of political strongmen. ...

Nicaragua
  • Sep 17, 2004
  • 6 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Integration boosts competitiveness

Increased integration of the region's economies will increase intraregional trade and reduce...

Central America
  • Aug 16, 2004
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Military has new role fighting crime

The role of the military has changed since civil conflicts ended in the early 1990s. However,...

Central America
  • Jul 21, 2004
  • 6 min read

NICARAGUA: Domination of main parties may be fading

Imprisoned former President Arnoldo Aleman dominated the event. However, there are signs that...

Nicaragua
  • Jul 12, 2004
  • 6 min read

NICARAGUA: Structural problems hinder investment

Unlike other countries in the region, Nicaragua has been unable to attract high levels of foreign...

Nicaragua
  • Jun 23, 2004
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CENTRAL AMERICA: China increases regional influence

Central America is traditionally an ally of Taiwan. However, the island's political influence is...

Central America
  • Jun 17, 2004
  • 6 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Public debt may deter investment

There is a continuing lack of domestic savings in most of Central America, and an inability to...

Central America