Category - Daniel Ortega

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19 Jan 2012

Catholic bishops seek 'better communication' with Nicaraguan government

The Catholic Church is hoping to improve its frosty relationship with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, now in his third term of office.
6 Nov 2008

Justice and peace are focus of churches' Nicaragua solidarity visit

An international ecumenical churches' delegation led by World Council of Churches general secretary Dr Samuel Kobia, has visited Nicaragua to support work for peace and justice in one of the world's poorest countries.
14 Jan 2007

Church agency calls on Nicaragua to prioritise anti-poverty action

As Nicaragua welcomes Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega back to power after nearly seventeen years this week, UK-based development agency Christian Aid has called on the new president to use international debt relief for urgently needed anti-poverty programmes.
13 Jan 2007

Celebrations and questions greet the return of Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua

Social movements, progressive Christians and radical politicians across Latin America have welcomed the inauguration this week of Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega as the new president of impoverished Nicaragua.
18 Dec 2006

Nicaraguan leader seeks church support over IMF on anti-poverty action

Nicaraguan President-elect Daniel Ortega has announced that he will this week call on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to relax its stringent policy towards Nicaragua in order to be able to tackle endemic poverty and hunger.