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  Explore Nicaragua: Chinandega
The department of Chinandega is characterized by spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches, and a multitude of relatively unexplored attractions.
Nicaragua’s highest volcano is located in the department of Chinandega, prominently visible from afar and constantly demonstrating its activity by emitting small clouds of smoke and gas.
There are public transportation connections between Chinandega and the rest of the department.
www.vianica.com /visit/chinandega   (2655 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Chinandega
Chinandega is the departmental seat of Chinandega department in Nicaragua.
Chinandega is a department in Nicaragua on the border with Honduras.
Chinandega is located in the Pacific region of Nicaragua, only 132 km from the capital and 70 kilometers of Honduras northwest of the country, is adjacent with the city of León and it ends at the wide peninsula of the Volcano Cosigüina close to the Gulf of Fonseca.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Chinandega   (264 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Opinion / Editorials / Land grab
Last in a series CHINANDEGA, Nicaragua PROPERTY rights are one of the great question marks in Nicaragua as the country tries to recover from 25 years of failed revolution and economic stagnation.
The squatters in Chinandega had ripped out sugar cane from the land and were using twine and wire to subdivide it into tiny plots.
Chinandega's mayor, Julio Velasquez, himself a Sandinista, was not willing to support the squatters when interviewed outside city hall.
www.boston.com /news/globe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2005/03/15/land_grab   (476 words)

  
 Chinandega - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Chinandega, city, northwestern Nicaragua, capital of Chinandega Department.
Chinandega is the departmental seat of Chinandega department in Nicaragua.
Chinandega is a department in Nicaragua, located on the border with Honduras.
encarta.msn.com /Chinandega.html   (136 words)

  
 Chinandega- FREE Chinandega Information | Encyclopedia.com: Facts, Pictures, Information!
NICARAGUA Republic of Nicaragua Major Cities: Managua, León Minor Cities: Bluefields, Chinandega, Corinto, Diriamba, Estelí, Granada, Jinotega, Jinotepe, Masaya, Matagalpa EDITOR'S NOTE This chapter was adapted from the Department of State Post Report 1999 for Nicaragua.
Cinco Estrellas 10-4, Matagalpa 7-8, Chinandega 5-9 y Marianao 0-15.
Saturday by the Nicaraguan police at the northern state of Chinandega, near the border with Honduras, local police said on Monday...
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Chinandega   (835 words)

  
 Baseball Play-Offs 2003 - Nicaragua (Grand Slam - Stats & News)
Chinandega nam een 2-0 voorsprong met punten in de eerste en derde, maar toen sloeg Juan Villagra een 3-run homerun voor Granada in de vierde.
Chinandega, which made four double plays, scored its two runs in the fourth on a 2-run single by Angel Enrique Romero to narrow San Fernando's lead to 4-2, but the home team increased its lead to 6-2 in the home fourth on a 2-run single by Justo Rivas.
Chinandega, dat vier dubbelspelen maakte, scoorde de twee punten in de vierde op een 2-run single van Angel Enrique Romero en bracht San Fernando's voorsprong terug tot 4-2, maar de thuisploeg verhoogde de stand naar 6-2 in de 2e4 op een 2-run single van Justo Rivas.
home.planet.nl /~stoov/rponi032.htm   (3704 words)

  
 The Archdiocese of Miami
On July 27, the Hogar de Ancianos was able to scrounge up enough money to feed Chinandega’s poor for a second time in a month, giving the 15 missionaries from the Archdiocese of Miami a first-hand experience of what many in the U.S. only see on television: extreme poverty.
Feeding the young of Chinandega is not the only good the elderly home performs.
After feeding the youngest of Chinandega, the Miami missionaries entered the former Sandinista military barracks where the oldest are housed.
www.miamiarch.org /ip.asp?op=H1000071019b   (991 words)

  
 Horizons Travelblogue: Photos of Chinandega, Nicaragua
This one is the yellow church and is the first one you pass as you arrive in the centre of town from the north west.
This friendly group of schoolgirls (everyone in Chinandega seems to be friendly) was assembled in front of the yellow church and seemed keen on having their photo taken.
Mercado Bisne is on the edge of Chinandega, close to the inter city bus terminal.
svhorizons.blogspot.com /2005/12/photos-of-chinandega-nicaragua.html   (1807 words)

  
 The Process
The Marco-Rotary Model, developed empirically in Chinandega, Nicaragua, may very well be a workable solution for other "children of the dumps" and their families around the globe.
These children and their displaced families were economic victims from not only a change in national government but also from the natural devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch, a 1998 10-day storm packing winds of 180 miles per hour.
This website is dedicated to Father Marco Dessy of Chinandega, Nicaragua, the Humble Rotary Club in Houston, TX, its District 5890, the organization HOPE and Relief International, Inc. and the extraordinary efforts of hundreds of Rotarians under the guidance of Dennis Adams, Frank Huezo, Jim Kite, Larry Wright, and Mike McCullough.
www.childrenofthedumps.org /the_process.htm   (844 words)

  
 Chinandega | Nicaragua Living
I studied with Annabella Callejas from Chinandega at FSU and in Mexico in 1970.
The easiest way to explain their virtues is by stating that during this period (aprox 1800-1950) these families were alongside being landowners devout Catholics who at least tried to act with a sense of propriety and duty.
That was Colonialism in Nicaruaga...that was the remnant of the Colony in Chinandega.
www.nicaliving.com /node/11   (581 words)

  
 Metro-Nica - Information about Chinandega department, Nicaragua
Founded in 1858, the department of Chinandega is located in the northwestern Pacific region of Nicaragua.
Chinandega has a great historical and cultural wealth.
It is now one of Nicaragua's prime producers of shrimp, sugar, and rum; and its beautiful beaches are an excellent place to visit for a few days, or if you have time, a few months.
www.metro-nica.com /nicaragua/chinandega.php   (87 words)

  
 Newsletter
Flooding caused an estimated US$65m in damage to housing in Leon and Chinandega alone.
On a localised scale, the proportion was much higher in many municipalities, especially in Le?n and Chinandega that bore the brunt of the storm.
Driving along the new highway to Le?n and Chinandega today, there is little evidence of the disaster wrought by hurricane Mitch nine years ago.
www.rcalvet.com /english/newsletter/investment_article.php?fecha=2007-08-01&idart=117   (1520 words)

  
 Tangled Nicaragua: An Exchange - The New York Review of Books
The Chinandega residents, whom we interviewed at random, said that Arturo Cruz came in a motorcade through the streets of Chinandega, and was greeted by the residents on his way to the stadium where the rally took place.
Our investigation in Chinandega was germane to the League's report, which in 211 pages documents more fully political repression in Nicaragua and concludes that the political opposition has been systematically harassed, with mid-level leaders, particularly in provincial cities such as Chinandega, being jailed in great numbers.
What occurred at the Chinandega Cruz rally is consistent with an observation in the League report that political repression has been more overt and harsh the farther one goes from the capital.
www.nybooks.com /articles/4691   (5440 words)

  
 The Origins of Close Air Support
As we approached Chinandega I looked closely for Diaz and Sacasa armies, which were reported to be operating around the city, but we could not see a moving thing anywhere on the landscape.
At 5:00 PM I took off again for Chinandega and Managua and found conservative troops entrenched along the railroad leading to the hamlet of Philadelphia, which is about three miles from Chinandega.
With regard to Chinandega, the city was retaken by the Constabularies after several days of heavy fighting and the destruction of almost the entire city, a deliberate act by the Liberals before surrendering.
www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil /apjinternational/apj-s/2005/2tri05/overalleng.html   (2202 words)

  
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15 new cases were hospitalized on the 11th September, bringing the total number hospitalized to 160 - 116 in the department of León, 8 in the department of Chinandega and 36 in several referral hospitals of Managua.
Cases of suspected poisoning continue to be reported each day in part due to the massive publicity campaign and the active search for affected persons by the Government.
Reinforcement of surveillance and intervention capacity in the department of León for the early detection of new cases, the closing of establishments that sell illegal alcohol and a mass communication program.
www.paho.org /english/dd/ped/nicaraguaMetanol.htm   (970 words)

  
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There are over 70 suspected cases of leptospirosis at this point, and the head of the SILAIS in Chinandega, Dr. Agustin Guevara says the number of affected people in Chinandega could reach 15,000 within a month if severe measures are not taken promptly.
According to health statistics beginning November 10, one case a day was reported in Chinandega, increasing to 5 cases a day, and up to 15 cases a day by November 16.
Hunger in Chinandega In many areas in Chinandega, entire communities are wholly dependent on food donations from NGOs, church groups or the government.
www.tulane.edu /~libweb/RESTRICTED/NICANEWS/1998_1121.txt   (2624 words)

  
 Hotelus.com - Chinandega, North, Nicaragua, Central America, Central America & Caribbean - Chinandega Travel Guide
Set on a plain behind the looming form of Volcán San Cristóbal, the area's dry, kiln-like climate is ideal for cotton-growing, the main economic activity, along with some groundnut cultivation and cattle farming.
In Nicaraguan terms Chinandega is a fairly prosperous agricultural town.
Chinandega's incredible heat makes it one of the few places in the country where you may seriously want to consider air conditioning.
www.hotelus.com /guides/travelguide/cid_/47372-/action_/viewLocation-/locationId_/35903   (330 words)

  
 Rotary International: Newsroom: Rising from the refuse   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Chinandega garbage dump is home for this young scavenger.
From the time he turned two years old until he was 10, Juan Quevado spent every day at the garbage dump in Chinandega, Nicaragua, foraging for food and gathering plastics and aluminum to sell in the streets.
With help from Chinandega resident Henry Dubon, who donated a plot of land and organized fundraisers, Father Marco built a school near the dump.
www.rotary.org /newsroom/features/0512_nicaragua.html   (1868 words)

  
 Revista Envío - Victims of Nemagon Hit the Road
For three long months, thousands of Chinandega families affected by the pesticide “Nemagon” and other lethal chemicals as a result of their former work on banana and sugar cane plantations camped out in Managua, presenting their claims and exposing their pain.
These were only the most organized of the victims, but their pain represents more than 80,000 Nicaraguans of all ages estimated to have been affected by direct or indirect exposure to the chemical poison called Nemagon.
The quality of water in watersheds, rivers and wells in the zones affected by this poison will also be evaluated; life in the communities where the victims are concentrated will be studied; and proposals for organic farming will be formulated.
www.envio.org.ni /articulo/2972   (3464 words)

  
 Weather Report for Chinandega, Nicaragua
This WeatherCity Weather Forecast for Chinandega, Nicaragua is calculated using numerous computer-generated forecast models.
Please confirm this forecast with the forecast issued from your local weather bureau.
Chinandega Weather brought to you by WeatherCity Inc.
www.weathercity.com /ni/chinandega   (313 words)

  
 hackwriters.com - Nicaragu- Saving Chinandega and other stories - Roger Smith
It is a large rectangular building, right now just four high cinderblock walls, that will become a club house for the local youth of his parish, slums just south of Chinandega in northwestern Nicaragua.
Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the New World after Haiti, and even by Nicaraguan standards Chinandega is poor.
We are on the narrow country road between Chinandega and the Pacific coast in a Toyota SUV bound for a restaurant and a dinner that the local hospital aid association is hosting in honor of the visiting medical team.
www.hackwriters.com /savingchinandega.htm   (3588 words)

  
 Chinandega
A little further north from León is the city of Chinandega in the heart of a rich agricultural area.
Located on the outskirts of the nearby town of Chichigalpa is San Antonio, the largest sugar refining and rum processing plant in Nicaragua.
Clearly visible from the town square are the ruins of the colonial church burnt by the pirates.
www.latindestinations.com /ShareWeb/Highlights/Nicaragua/Chinandega.htm   (130 words)

  
 Chinandega Nicaragua, Chinandega Surf, Chinandega Travel
Chinandega Nicaragua is a beautiful colonial city located on the west coast, where you can find most of the best tourist attractions in Nicaragua.
On a Chinandega vacation you’ll have access to great beaches, volcanoes, and buildings that showcase the rich colonial history of Nicaragua.
Because fishing is how many people make their living in Chinandega, you’ll find some great seafood restaurants around the beach.
www.destination360.com /central-america/nicaragua/chinandega.php   (590 words)

  
 Chinandega - LoveToKnow 1911
CHINANDEGA, or Chinendega, the capital of the department of Chinandega in western Nicaragua, 10 m.
Chinandega is the centre of a fertile corn-producing district, and has a large transit trade owing to its excellent situation on the chief Nicaraguan railway.
This page was last modified 12:19, 15 May 2006.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Chinandega   (78 words)

  
 Appleton/Chinandega Partners -- Bomberos   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 2000, the Appleton Fire Department donated a fire truck to the fire fighters in Chinandega.
The Chinandega volunteer fire fighters are delighted to receive donations of musical instruments and music stands.
Now they have formed a beginner band for the children of Chinandega to pass along this tradition.
www.aasd.k12.wi.us /staff/popesarah/bomberos.htm   (103 words)

  
 Chinandega, Nicaragua News
An Operation Smile Medical Mission team will arrive in Chinandega, Nicaragua, for an international medical mission taking place January 23- February 4, 2007 to assist children born with facial deformities.
Chinandega, Nicaragua - Nicaragua's leading conservative presidential candidate on Sunday accused Daniel Ortega, a rival and former president, of representing a return to civil-war violence, and urged voters...
Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega is being greeted with wild enthusiasm at carnival-like rallies as he cranks up his campaign for Nicaragua's presidency, buoyed by a solid lead that worries Washington.
www.topix.net /ni/chinandega   (511 words)

  
 Amigos for Christ Projects
The Nicaraguan government was not equipped to handle the many homeless families and placed them in “temporary” quarters next to the Chinandega city dump, sewage treatment center and slaughterhouse.
Father Marco Dessy was familiar with the Chinandega area, serving over 30 years there as a missionary and advocate of the poor.
His benevolent foundation, Chinandega 2001, quickly formed an alliance with Amigos for Christ and its other partner organizations: Food for the Poor, The Houston Rotary Club and The American Nicaraguan Foundation.
www.amigosforchrist.org /matilde.htm   (511 words)

  
 United States, Nicaragua Sign Millennium Challenge Compact - US Department of State
Insecure property rights, high land transaction costs, and inefficient property registration services undermine enterprise development, investment, and rural income growth in Nicaragua.  To address these problems, the GON is focusing on legal, judicial, and institutional reforms at the national level.
The overall objective of the Program is to increase income and reduce poverty in León and Chinandega, and the Program's success will be measured by the increase in income of beneficiaries due to the Program.  The Monitoring and Evaluation Plan will assess progress toward the achievement of the Compact's objectives and goal.
Nicaragua's consultative process for the MCA proposal resulted in three key outcomes: 1) a shift from a national to a regional focus, 2) the prioritization of proposal components, and 3) ongoing participation and ownership at the local level.
usinfo.state.gov /wh/Archive/2005/Jul/15-11654.html   (1429 words)

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