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Nicaragua: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding In Managua

Managua was flooded after hours of rain on Sunday, October 6, with reports of damage including vehicles being swept away.

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China-Nicaragua cooperation "very fruitful" a year after resumption of diplomatic relations: Nicaraguan trade advisor

STORY: China-Nicaragua cooperation "very fruitful" a year after resumption of diplomatic relations: Nicaraguan trade advisor DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Managua CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): LAUREANO ORTEGA, Advisor on investment, trade and international cooperation at Nicaraguan president's office 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): LAUREANO ORTEGA, Advisor on investment, trade and international cooperation at Nicaraguan president's office STORYLINE: A Nicaraguan trade advisor has said that cooperation between China and Nicaragua has been very fruitful and efficient in various fields a year after the resumption of their diplomatic relations. Laureano Ortega, an advisor on investment, trade and international cooperation at the Nicaraguan president's office, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. He said that since resuming ties in December 2021, China and Nicaragua have maintained "an intense work agenda" that allowed them to reach "relevant agreements" o

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Japan firm demonstrates land mine clearer in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Photo shows a land mine clearer that Japan's Yamanashi Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. demonstrated to a group including Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Aleman at a military facility in the Nicaraguan capital of Manauga on Sept. 17. The machine digs into soil with a high-speed revolving cutter at the end of the arm, causing mines to explode.

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China, Nicaragua mark 1st anniversary of resumption of diplomatic ties

STORY: China, Nicaragua mark 1st anniversary of resumption of diplomatic ties DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Managua CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): CHEN XI, Chinese Ambassador to Nicaragua 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): GUSTAVO PORRAS, Head of Nicaragua's National Assembly STORYLINE: The governments of China and Nicaragua pledged to strengthen their bilateral ties during the celebration of the first anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Speaking at a commemorative event held in Managua on Friday, Chinese Ambassador to Nicaragua Chen Xi highlighted the official start of the negotiation of a free trade agreement and the signing of a memorandum for the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): CHEN XI, Chinese Ambassador to Nicaragua "We view the first anniversary as a new starting point and we will continue to strive together with the Nicaraguan side and with a high sense of

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Nicaragua keen to export coffee to China

STORY: Nicaragua keen to export coffee to China DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: Managua CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nicaraguan coffee growers 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO ESCOBAR, Executive secretary of National Commission for Transformation and Development of Nicaraguan Coffee Farming 3. various of Nicaraguan coffee producing process STORYLINE: In the fertile mountains of Nicaragua, thousands of small-scale producers grow and process top-quality artisanal coffee. They produce 3.7 million quintals of coffee a year, of which 90 percent is exported. The coffee producers want to further diversify sales abroad and find a way into the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO ESCOBAR, Executive secretary of National Commission for Transformation and Development of Nicaraguan Coffee Farming "There is, let's say, a mutual gain as Nicaragua opens doors to the market in China because of the trust between the two countries, because of the years-long relationship, and of cours

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Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with the Netherlands

STORY: Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with the Netherlands DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: Managua CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Managua STORYLINE: The Nicaraguan government on Friday issued a diplomatic note in which it officially cut ties with the Netherlands for its "repeated interfering, interventionist and neo-colonialist" actions. In the note, the Nicaraguan government said that the Netherlands "has offended and continues to offend Nicaraguan families with threats and suspensions of works for the common good, such as hospitals for indigenous and Afro-descendant communities." The note also said that the measure is aimed at defending the honor, dignity, and sovereign spirit that characterizes Nicaragua. The Dutch Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed regret over Nicaragua's decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Netherlands. The Dutch Foreign Ministry said the Netherlands is discussing with the EU partners how it will respond to this mov

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-CULTURE-FOOD-FESTIVAL

(220807) -- MANAGUA, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor (L) and a customer pose for photos in Nigerian folk costumes during an international art, culture and food festival at Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua, Nicaragua on Aug. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Baodong)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-CULTURE-FOOD-FESTIVAL

(220807) -- MANAGUA, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Cuban chef cooks during an international art, culture and food festival at Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua, Nicaragua on Aug. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Baodong)

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Nicaragua revokes approval of new U.S. ambassador candidate

STORY: Nicaragua revokes approval of new U.S. ambassador candidate DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Managua CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nicaragua STORYLINE: Nicaragua revoked its approval of Hugo Rodriguez as a candidate for U.S. ambassador to Nicaragua because of his meddling in the country's internal affairs. "The Government of Nicaragua, in use of its faculties and in the exercise of its national sovereignty, immediately withdraws the placet granted to candidate Hugo Rodriguez," Foreign Minister Denis Moncada said in a press release on Thursday. Moncada denounced Rodriguez's interference in Nicaragua's internal affairs earlier in the day at the confirmation hearing of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, saying, "we reiterate that every diplomat has the duty to contribute to respect and understanding between peoples and governments." Two months ago, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Rodriguez as the new U.S. ambassador to Nicaragua to replac

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Nicaragua's National Zoo raises visitors' awareness of Bengal tiger conservation

STORY: Nicaragua's National Zoo raises visitors' awareness of Bengal tiger conservation DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Managua CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the zoo and visitors 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EDUARDO SACASA, Director of Nicaragua's National Zoo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ALFONSO SALINAS, Visitor 4. various of the zoo and visitors STORYLINE: To celebrate the International Day of Tiger on Friday, authorities of Nicaragua's National Zoo urge visitors to become aware of respecting the endangered Bengal tigers' original habitat and ensure their conservation. The zoo in Managua now houses seven Bengal tigers. The species first arrived in Nicaragua in 1983. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EDUARDO SACASA, Director of Nicaragua's National Zoo "Everyone knows that Bengal tigers are endangered. They can not live in their own habitat where they are being killed. This means that there are more of these species in mating centers or zoos. This is how they've been conserved. It's a posi

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-PRESIDENT-CHINA-ENVOY-MEETING

(220111) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Cao Jianming (3rd R), also vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, meets with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega (2nd L) in Managua, Nicaragua, Jan. 10, 2022. Cao attended the inauguration ceremony of the Nicaraguan president for a new presidential term in Managua on Jan. 10. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-PRESIDENT-SWEARING-IN

(220111) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (1st R) attends the swearing-in ceremony of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for a new presidential term in Managua, Nicaragua, Jan. 10, 2022. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was sworn in for a new presidential term on Monday. Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo were reelected in the last general election in November last year. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-PRESIDENT-SWEARING-IN

(220111) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega (L) and Vice President Rosario Murillo attend the swearing-in ceremony for a new presidential term in Managua, Nicaragua, Jan. 10, 2022. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was sworn in for a new presidential term on Monday. Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo were reelected in the last general election in November last year. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-PRESIDENT-SWEARING-IN

(220111) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega (L) and Vice President Rosario Murillo attend the swearing-in ceremony for a new presidential term in Managua, Nicaragua, Jan. 10, 2022. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was sworn in for a new presidential term on Monday. Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo were reelected in the last general election in November last year. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-PRESIDENT-SWEARING-IN

(220111) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (2nd R) attends the swearing-in ceremony of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for a new presidential term in Managua, Nicaragua, Jan. 10, 2022. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was sworn in for a new presidential term on Monday. Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo were reelected in the last general election in November last year. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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CHINA-DEVELOPMENT-MODERNIZATION-EXPERIENCE

(220102) -- BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members transport Chinese COVID-19 vaccines at an airport in Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 24, 2021. TO GO WITH XINHUA HEADLINES OF JAN. 2, 2022 (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-CHINA-EMBASSY

(220101) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- China officially reopens its embassy in Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 31, 2021, after the two countries resumed diplomatic relations on Dec. 10. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-CHINA-EMBASSY

(220101) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- China officially reopens its embassy in Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 31, 2021, after the two countries resumed diplomatic relations on Dec. 10. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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NICARAGUA-MANAGUA-CHINA-EMBASSY

(220101) -- MANAGUA, Jan. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- China officially reopens its embassy in Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 31, 2021, after the two countries resumed diplomatic relations on Dec. 10. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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Student protest in Nicaragua

Students gather at a university in Nicaragua's capital Managua on Aug. 2, 2018, to protest against a government subsidy cut. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Student protest in Nicaragua

Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2018, shows crosses in Nicaragua's capital Managua placed in memory of people killed in antigovernment protests that started in April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Student protest in Nicaragua

Students gather at a university in Nicaragua's capital Managua on Aug. 2, 2018, to protest against a government subsidy cut. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan firm demonstrates land mine clearer in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Photo shows a land mine clearer that Japan's Yamanashi Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. demonstrated to a group including Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Aleman at a military facility in the Nicaraguan capital of Manauga on Sept. 17. The machine digs into soil with a high-speed revolving cutter at the end of the arm, causing mines to explode.