Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition 10.28.2025: Inauguration of Hero Brian Willson Language Academy; Latest Approval Poll for Daniel and Rosario
Nicaragua inaugurates “Hero Brian Willson” University Language Academy Nicaragua opens a special language school in honor of the exemplary commitment and solidarity of Brian Willson. This post includes three articles:
1.Nicaragua Promotes Multilingualism with the Inauguration of the Language Academy
2. Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke: Inauguration of the “Hero Brian Willson” University Language Academy
3. Interview with Angela Rosa Munguia, Rector of UNAN-Managua: “There are no costs here, because we are a public university, a university of the people and for the people.”
Nicaragua strengthens its commitment to education and internationalization with the inauguration yesterday in Managua of the “Hero Brian Willson” Language Academy, a center for strengthening language training for academic and professional growth. The new academy will offer free language courses in Chinese, French, English, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian, all certified by the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN) in Managua. Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke: “Today, in recognition of his sacrifice and dedication, the symbol of the struggle for peace, this University Academy of Languages bears his name ‘Hero Brian Willson’ so that our young people can remember every day and be inspired by Brian’s unconditional love for his brothers and sisters, the Nicaraguan people and his lifelong defense of the Sandinista ideal.”
TruthOut: Trump Is Gunning for War in Venezuela, Raising Fears of US-Backed Regime Change A summary of the current US war moves against Venezuela, which soon may affect Nicaragua. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua “enemies of humanity.” U.S. foreign policy toward Venezuela, under both Democratic and Republican administrations, has long aimed at Venezuela regime change. By 2017, U.S. sanctions had tangible effects: a low-income Venezuelan family of five could expect to consume only 6,132 calories per day — 1,226 per person if divided equally. As of August 7, 2025, the bounty on Maduro stands at $50 million, despite the fact that most international experts, including the authoritative 2025 United Nations World Drug Report, consider that Venezuela plays a minor role in the narcotics trade. Should the US carry out direct attacks on Venezuelan territory, Caracas could expect strong diplomatic support from the region despite no longer enjoying the political influence it held under Chávez.
Poll: Nicaraguan co-presidents with record popular approval Public approval and support for the Nicaraguan co-presidents are growing, according to the firm M&R Consultores. Daniel Ortega has an 87.8% positive rating, and Rosario Murillo has an 83.6% positive rating; these are record popularity figures in the country. The study, corresponding to the last quarter of the year, also shows that 84.6% of the population considers Ortega to be a democratic leader who adheres to the country's laws. Eight out of ten Nicaraguans believe the Sandinista government is leading the country in the right direction, and 90% believe it inspires hope
Co-Foreign Minister Denis Moncada: Message to the European Committee of Solidarity with the Sandinista Popular Revolution The fight against poverty… in 2006 there were 33 Hospitals, in 2025 we have 77; in 2006 there were 940 Health Posts; in 2025 we had 1,432; there were only 20 Maternity Homes, today we have 178. School enrollment went from 1.6 million students to more than 1.8 million; from 0 food in schools to 1 million 200 thousand School Meal rations; from 0 support to families to 1 million scholastic packs for students, 60 thousand briefcases for teachers; from 27 thousand dilapidated classrooms to more than 36 thousand new and rehabilitated classrooms. Let's note, in January 2007, there was a 23% illiteracy rate in Nicaragua. Since 2009, Nicaragua has been declared Free of Illiteracy.
Reuters: Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) Proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaraguan Goods The Trump administration may impose tariffs of up to 100% on Nicaraguan goods after the USTR claimed to find that Nicaragua's labor and human rights policies are unreasonable and impeding U.S. commerce. Releasing the results of a "Section 301" unfair trade practices probe launched during the final days of President Joe Biden's administration, USTR said it proposed tariffs of up to 100% on all or some of Nicaragua's goods. The agency also proposed suspension of all or part of Nicaragua's benefits under Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. imported $4.6 billion worth of goods from Nicaragua in 2024, for a $1.9 billion U.S. trade deficit.
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