New monument to FSLN founder Carlos Fonseca on the 50th anniversary of his death in combat
Nicaragua reaffirmed its sovereignty, the defense of peace, and the end of all unilateral sanctions at the XXX Ibero-American Summit At the recent 30th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in Madrid, Spain, Co-Chancellor Vladrack Jaentschke reaffirmed Nicaragua’s progress under its own model of social, political, and economic organization. It also emphasized its participation in the international arena based on principles of recognizing the region's diversity, promoting a culture of dialogue, and, fundamentally, defending its sovereignty and self-determination.“That international order is changing, and that is why we say; in these times of great change, yes, it is changing because it must be recognized that the world that existed after the Second World War, the world that was formed when a hegemony of the North was forged , so to speak, Europe, the United States, that hegemony is also changing , and that backdrop, I think, must be emphasized in terms of this thirtieth meeting of heads of state…Peace, well-being and development go hand in hand, you cannot talk about improving the living conditions of people if there is no Peace, therefore the right to live in Peace acquires an element, a point, a fundamental position that we bring to this meeting.”
Father Yader José Salmerón Silva: Twenty Years After Another Sandinista Victory On November 5, 2006, the Nicaraguan people ushered in a new era by returning the FSLN to power. Twenty years later, the people can proudly say what that victory gave them back: shelter, land, and opportunities to live with dignity.
Official figures point to a far-reaching transformation: more than 155,000 homes have been built since 2007. The Attorney General's Office has recorded 781,992 property titles issued between 2007 and April 2026. A simple trip across Nicaragua reveals renovated hospitals, health centers, schools, universities, highways, rural roads, streets, bridges, overpasses, parks, gardens, and public spaces. Access to essential services has also expanded: electricity coverage increased from 54% in 2006 to over 99.7% in 2026, while access to drinking water rose from 65% in 2006 to 95% in 2026. According to official data from the Ministry of Health, the country went from having 33 hospitals in 2007 to 77 in 2025.
These are the things one doesn't forget. That's why I advocate for a policy that puts those most in need first. Housing, land, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and support for low-income families must be at the heart of any truly people-centered project. As a priest, I find clear guidance in the Gospel. Jesus proclaimed in the Gospel of Matthew, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).
Four recordings of Commander Carlos
Commander Carlos Fonseca Amador - What makes a Sandinista? 1. The Sandinista revolutionary must avoid the glib "revolutionary phrase", we must accompany this with a deep identification with revolutionary principles. 4. A Sandinista possesses, above all, revolutionary modesty. This is a quality that is more important than it may seem at first glance. Modesty facilitates collective life, the activity of a group of people, perhaps in many cases decisively. 8. The Sandinista knows that ideological correction is worthless without a consequent practical behaviour, but positive practical conduct is insufficient if it is not accompanied by revolutionary ideological identity. 11. The Sandinista revolutionary cannot propose only to teach the popular masses, because they must also learn and know how to be a disciple of the popular masses. Let all their steps bear the mark of the character of our people. 15. A revolutionary knows that wherever they are, as long as they fight for humanity, they are doing their duty.
John Perry, Roger Harris: US renews designation of Nicaragua as an “extraordinary threat” On November 3, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a “national emergency.” The “emergency” is due to “the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in Nicaragua.” Supposedly, this emergency began in November 2018, has persisted for eight years and is expected to continue into 2027. Bodies such as the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Organization of American States were instrumentalized to attack Nicaragua’s human rights record. The real strategic threat to the United States is Nicaragua’s ability to improve the lives of its citizens while maintaining a strong economy, despite Washington’s best efforts to prevent it.
Nicaragua participates in the opening of COP31 on climate change in Türkiye The Government of Nicaragua, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, is participating in the official opening of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held from November 9 to 20 in Antalya, Turkey, with the aim of addressing environmental challenges and actions against climate change. Nicaragua will present its position in defense of Mother Earth, promoting the principles of peace, climate justice with reparation and the right of peoples to development.
Stephen Sefton: Nicaragua - historical identity and national unity On the 50th anniversary of Commander Carlos Fonseca Amador's passing, an essential homage and tribute to his life of revolutionary struggle is the national unity so resolutely and wholeheartedly built by the People's President around the historic program of the Sandinista National Liberation Front. As Commander Lumberto Campbell commented in 2018, “Carlos takes up Sandino's mantle, and Commander Daniel Ortega takes up Carlos's mantle. There is a common thread there: Sandino, Carlos, and Daniel. I believe that what is contained in that historic program is being implemented in practice.” Our Co-Presidency, Commander Daniel and Comrade Rosario, has succeeded in merging the aspirations of families nationwide with a shared awareness of the history of dignified resistance to foreign invaders and a deep appreciation and love for the culture of all Nicaragua. In this way, national unity is strengthened in defense of the redistribution of the country's wealth for the common good of all Nicaraguan families.
Coleen Littlejohn posthumously awarded the Rubén Darío Order of Cultural Independence and here: The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity, through the National Assembly and the National Education System, posthumously awarded the Rubén Darío Order of Cultural Independence to the family of comrade Coleen Littlejohn. Present at this tribute were Littlejohn's family members, her son Javier Gutiérrez Littlejohn, representatives of the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity, Dr. Gustavo Porras, President of the National Assembly, deputies, authorities from the Technical Secretariat for Attention to Universities, university students and the leadership of the National Union of Students of Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition signs on to Organizations’ Letter to Congress Urging No More Appropriations for Iran War We write to urge Congress to use every available legislative tool to bring the unauthorized U.S. war with Iran to an end at the earliest possible date, including by withholding appropriations that would fund the war. The American public clearly wants an end to the war. In September, 61% of Americans said that the United States should make a deal to end the Iran war as quickly as possible, while only 14% disagreed. Public sentiments about the war’s economic impact are overwhelming: in mid October, more than four in five Americans said the Iran war was hurting the U.S. economy, and a majority said it was doing so “a great deal.”
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Past 2026 webinars by Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition you can still review, Part 1:
October Nicaragua Webinar: Democracy in Nicaragua: Closing the Door on Electoral Coups
April 2026 Nicaragua Webinar: Sanctions Undermine Children’s Right to Health
Upcoming Events:
November 10-12, Wash DC: Taxpayer Uprising to say "No more money for war!" A taxpayer uprising is coming to Washington, DC, and we need you to be part of it! Join the CODEPINK contingent for three days of nonviolent action as we take a stand and demand: NO MORE of our Money to Wars and Militarism! End the catastrophic war in Iran—and ALL wars. We want to live in peace. End US complicity in Israeli crimes. No more money for Israel. No integration of the US and Israeli militaries. Slash the gargantuan military budget—over $1 trillion—and instead invest in Medicare For All, affordable housing, green energy and a sustainable future. A second information source is here: November 10-12: Taxpayer Uprising in D.C. No More Money for War
November 11: Veterans for Peace Reclaim Armistice Day actions
November 11 webinar: Witness Against Empire: Palestine is Our Neighborhood
UNAC Antiwar Event Calendar, November- January
Upcoming #NoWarOnCuba Events or here Events around the country to demand No War on Cuba
November 22: End the Siege on Cuba: Webinar and Campaign Launch Organized by the International League of Peoples Struggle
Sarah Woodard Nicaragua speaking tour in eastern US, March-May 2027. For more information, email Sarah@jhc-cdca.org
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2027 Casa Ben Linder Nicaragua Tours
Feb 10-20 Bird Brigade – birding in Solentiname and Rio San Juan
March 6-14 Power and Protagonism: Women in Nicaragua – meet with women in leadership roles – cooperatives, labor unions, peasant feminists, and artisans to explore gender equity in Nicaragua
April 22-30 Light and Legacy: Ben Linder Brigade – Commemorate 40 years since the assassination of U.S. solidarity worker Ben Linder by U.S.-funded contra forces
May 20-June 2 Mayo Ya – Cultural tour to the Southern Autonomous Region of the Caribbean Coast, which is the heart of Nicaragua’s Indigenous and Afrodescendant communities.
July 9-18 Solidarity in Action.Tour northern Nicaragua to learn about the contributions of Ben Linder and other solidarity activists, retrace the steps of Nicaragua’s insurrection leading to the triumph of its revolution in July 1979 and learn about achievements in quality of life over the last 20 years. Delegation will end with a celebration for the Day of Joy in Managua, in time for delegates to enjoy the Revolution Day celebrations on July 19th if they wish.
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