Q24N - The Ortega dictatorship expelled the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from Nicaragua. On Monday, December 18, 2023, the ICRC published on its website the closure of its offices in Nicaragua at the "request of the Nicaraguan authorities. thus ending its humanitarian mission in the country". "In 2018, the ICRC received authorization…
The organization issued a statement detailing only that they are closing operations ‘at the request of the authorities.’ The end of their humanitarian work leaves political prisoners completely unprotected
Nicaragua happens to be one of the most underrated and misunderstood countries on the planet.
Its physical beauty rivals that of any other. For a country that is no bigger than New York State, it is blessed with 910 km (566 miles) of stunning coastline. You can enjoy the calm, clear turquoise water where snorkeling is a favorite pastime on the Caribbean side. Or brave the colder blue waters of the Pacific and surf to your heart’s content, with over 300 days of offshore winds and year-round consistent waves. Dramatic volcanoes dot the country, many are still active. If you visit the Masaya volcano, you can even witness the red-hot lava roiling right below you. Lake Colcibolca, the 19th largest lake in the world, provides endless water activities and houses the island of Ometepe, a magical place of nature. Visit the island to see monkeys and other animals, waterfalls, rivers, and two volcanoes (one active) rising to form the island.