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The Man Who Is Keeping Dictators — and the MSM — Up at Night
Nicolás Maduro didn't graduate from high school, and the only postsecondary education he's received is a year spent in an indoctrination bootcamp for bright-eyed young Communists in Havana. Yet on Tuesday, the Bolivarian Military University of...

Marco Rubio: “Nicaraguans deserve the restoration of democracy”
RICO’S Q — In a message for Nicaragua’s Independence Day (September 15), United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that the U.S. will continue to support the Nicaraguan people’s struggle to end repression and restore democracy. Rubio...

Nicaragua: Where are the “Disappeared” Political Prisoners?
Families note: “They have them, but they deny it!” Depiction of a mother outside a police station, hoping for news of a son who’s been detained for political reasons. Illustration: Confidencial The forced disappearances are a cruel punishment used...

Bridging Legacies Through Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Black History, Culture, And Thriving Businesses
Pittsburgh’s vibrant Black history and culture continue to drive the city’s flourishing Black business community. When people think of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, its steel legacy and passionate sports culture usually spring to mind first. But with...

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates co-presidents of Republic of Nicaragua
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, sent a congratulatory letter to Co-Presidents of the Republic of Nicaragua, Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra, and Her Excellency Madam Rosario Murillo, on the occasion of the national holiday of the...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams
Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

Lose yourself in mixed-media 'veils' at one local museum opening
Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During October, seven new exhibitions open, six close and 15 others continue their runs. These are the exhibitions...

Tourism contributes US$9 billion annually to Dominican economy
Santo Domingo.- The tourism sector contributes US$9 billion annually to the Dominican Republic’s economy through the country’s natural capital—the collection of natural resources and ecosystem services—representing 22% of the nation’s GDP,...
Best hurricane-free Caribbean islands for a family vacation in 2025
You’re set on planning a memorable getaway for your family – and just as set on keeping costs under control. Some of the best bargains point you toward the Caribbean, but there’s one catch: hurricane season. Before you cross this tropical...

The best solo travel destinations for women, according to seasoned travellers
As a 30-something professional who is fortunate enough to travel a handful of times a year, I couldn't be more of an advocate for solo travel. There is nothing quite like hopping on a plane by yourself, knowing you've got an adventure or a few...

Sunwing Vacations launches 2025-2026 Flynancial Universe campaign
Sunwing Vacations is reinforcing its commitment to the travel advisor community with the launch of the 2025-2026 winter campaign. Last year, the tour operator launched the Flynancial Advisor campaign, inspired by the expertise and value that...

Despite authoritarianism, the Nicaraguan economy continues to grow.
Q REPORTS (La Prensa) Despite authoritarianism, the Nicaraguan economy continues to grow. How long will remittances sustain this model? Various studies determine that when rulers become authoritarian, the economy suffers, but reality shows that...

Mexico bets on tourism boom as North America readies for FIFA World Cup
Andy Najar (L) of Honduras vies for the ball with Emmanuel Gomez of Nicaragua during the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier soccer match between Honduras and Nicaragua at the Jose de la Paz Herrera stadium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on Tuesday....

Highlights and goals of Honduras 2-0 Nicaragua in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
⏱️90+6´ The match in Tegucigalpa is over. La H won. A great victory, with a final score of 2-0. The home team made the most of their home advantage and, in a great game that was intense from the first minute, showed that they want to dream of...

Current U.S. Travel Rules and Restrictions for September 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Welcoming September, the details on current U.S. travel restrictions are necessary to keep many international travelers on loop. While some of these advisories don’t require trip cancellation, it’s also important to understand...

The countries with the most vacation days in the world
How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...

The tourism sector generates US$9 billion for the Dominican Republic through natural capital.
The tourism sector contributes $9 trillion annually to the Dominican economy through natural capital, which is the combination of a country’s natural resources and ecosystem services, representing a contribution of 22% of the Gross Domestic...

Costa Rica Held to 1-1 Draw by Nicaragua in Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers
Costa Rica’s national team traveled to Managua expecting a strong start in the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers but left with just a point after a 1-1 draw against Nicaragua last night. La Sele took the lead early yet failed to capitalize on their...

The Digital Nomad's Revenue Playbook: Earn More While Traveling
The digital nomad's revenue playbook: earn more while traveling getty If your business depends on you sitting at a desk in one city, you're capped. Your revenue should grow when you travel, not shrink. With about 200 countries, the world is huge....

As Surf Tourism Swells, These Destinations Redefine The Experience
A surf retreat in Puntarenas, Costa Rica with Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort. Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort As the season of sand, swim and sun winds down in the United States, adventurous travelers begin to look elsewhere for their next warm-weather...