The Embassy of the United States reminds U.S. citizens in Nicaragua that hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30, with peak season from mid-August to late October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center predicts a near-normal hurricane season this year in the Atlantic, with a 70 percent likelihood of 9-15 named storms, 4-8 hurricanes, and 2-4 major hurricanes. …
Read More» Location: Managua Event: The Embassy has directed personnel to avoid the Managua Cathedral and surrounding areas due to a planned pro-democracy protest at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11. Strong police presence and traffic congestion is expected in the area. Additional demonstrations may occur in Managua or elsewhere in Nicaragua with little or no notice. Please …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua cautions U.S. citizens that the Government of Nicaragua has issued a yellow alert for the whole country and the Departmental, Municipal and Territorial Committees for Emergencies, National Police, Army, Civil Defense, and fire brigades have all been activated in preparation for ongoing heavy rains. INETER, the Government of Nicaragua’s …
Read More» On July 31, celebrations commemorating the Festival of Santo Domingo, the patron saint of Managua, will begin. The festival features large parades in Managua and massive gatherings of attendees on August 1 and 10 throughout the Santo Domingo neighborhood and surrounding areas. Beginning at 5:00 a.m. on August 1, access to the Santo Domingo neighborhood …
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