On Thursday, the Legislative Assembly approved in second reading the law that will punish animal abuse with prison time. The initiative, which was voted unanimously with 41 votes in favor, covers only domestic and domesticated animals. Domestic animal will be understood as every creature that by its evolutionary characteristics and behavior coexists with the human […]
Country will not give in to Nicaragua in The Hague
On Thursday, the International Court of Justice of The Hague announced that from July 3rd to 13th oral hearings will be held on the lawsuit filed by Costa Rica against Nicaragua for its refusal to pay compensation for the environmental damage caused on Isla Portillos years ago. In addition, the country asked to define the […]
Ortega and Trump opposed Paris agreement for very different reasons
Nicaragua refused to sign the Paris climate agreement in 2015 because the government deemed “insufficient” the commitment of rich nations to reduce environmental pollution. On the other hand, the reasons that prompted Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the treaty were very different. The US president sees the agreement as something that damages […]
Development Bank loans reach ¢319 Billion
In the first quarter of 2017, the Banking System for Development (SBD) achieved credit placements of more than ¢ 319 billion in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The balance of the portfolio is over ¢ 235 billion and represents 66% more compared to the same period in 2016. During the first quarter of 2017, […]
13,000 phone lines opened with stolen identity
A young professional claims his identity and personal data were stolen to open 13 thousand cell phone lines. The man, who asked to protect his identity by the effects of the investigation, told the press that it wasn’t until two weeks ago when he realized what was happening. Agents of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) […]
Juan Diego Castro officially announced his presidential aspirations
After months of rumors, lawyer Juan Diego Castro announced on Tuesday his aspiration to the Presidency of the Republic. Castro will take up the position with the National Integration party, with which, he says, has merged with his movement “National Reconstruction”. Castro ensures that he will reform the social security system and promote a safer […]