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October 6, 2008 8:43:31 PM CDT


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  • March 2008
    • Nicaragua Latest to Sever Ties Over Colombia Raid

      Nicaragua Latest to Sever Ties Over Colombia Raid

      (Newser) - Nicaragua cut diplomatic ties with Bogota today, ratcheting up the political tension in the wake of Colombia's raid into Ecuador to kill rebels, the BBC reports. Calling Sunday's incursion an act of "political terrorism," President Daniel Ortega followed the lead of Ecuador and Venezuela, which have already severed relations and moved troops along the Colombian border. More »

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      Colombia   Hugo Chavez   FARC   Alvaro Uribe   Ecuador   Nicaragua   Rafael Correa   Bogota   Organization of American States   Daniel Ortega

  • August 2007
    • Ortega Snubs US, Seals Iran Trade Pact

      Ortega Snubs US, Seals Iran Trade Pact

      (Newser) - Nicaragua has finalized a trade deal with Iran worth hundreds of millions of dollars despite bitter opposition from Washington, the Guardian reports. The deal will exchange Nicaraguan  bananas, coffee and meat for farm equipment and Iranian funds for infrastructure projects, including a hydroelectric dam, milk-processing plants, housing and a health clinic. More »

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      Iran   North Korea   Cuba   Libya   trade   Algeria   Nicaragua   Daniel Ortega

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