Managua

[Meat Loaf]

Will someone provide a link to the dangers associated with street girls. The ones on c. Masaya seem fine to me.

Rent one and find out!

[Socrates69]

Some updates on some clubs and the street scene

Good time: one flacita, 3 others doable but avg with kids, the rest gorditas. Quoting C500 for 30'. The real price is probably C300 or less. Didn't negotiate down because the good ones were already taken.

Fenix: about 15 gals. Average looking, younger than the good time crowd. Locals tell me the price was C150 for 30'.

Polanco: was pretty happening with about 15+ gals of various body types.

Avenida 35: not much out, some gals with pimps.

C. Masaya had a couple of cuties. Asking 200c/1-2h. Seems negotiable.

C. Norte. Nada but it was late.

Will someone provide a link to the dangers associated with street girls. The ones on c. Masaya seem fine to me.

[Meat Loaf]

Bello Horizonte is safe!

I stand corrected.

[Meat Loaf]

The reason ISG members who visit MGA for extended periods or live here list Location A Location B etc. is due to the fact most of us do not visit places like Fenix, Goodtime and Diamond club on a regular basis. We have no reason due the the abundance of Chicas. We stay for the most part out of mainstream activity. After a while your will have built many relationships all waiting in various states. The cell phone contains enough contacts to keep pussy with you 24/7. When things are not good with the already known Nicas we visit the no name places or do the regular girls.

The reason locations are not listed is intended to be in your best intrest. If I were to post a non main stream locations and you get killed, robbed, it would be my post that was responsible. ISG members in country who know the scene have shared this with me

"Xdred" is a cool USA guy that I enjoyed meeting, guiding him around Managua, and developing a friendship. This was his experience on day 7 of his trip socializing in a local, non-mainstream brothel.

"Xdred" is an adventureous mature individual. Everyday he chose to walk the streets solito (alone explore the slums, aka Nicaragua; and break bread with the locals. Had "Xdred" not possessed foreign experience on how to make friends with locals this story could have ended-up different.

As a visible tourist it was only a matter of time before the streets came calling. His daily entry into the barrio only meant one thing- he was going to the neighborhood brothel. The routine was becoming common knowledge among la gente (the people.) He was becoming a convient target and trophy.

"Xdred" entered the sector as he had done the previous six (6) days of his vacation. Dos ladrones (two thieves) sat at upon their motorcycle drinking a gaseosa (soft drink) when "Xdred" walked past them. Having assumed his destination as being the brothel the ladrones actually viewed him enter the brothel. To enter most brothels in Nicaragua the customer must be checked by metal detector; frisked by armed security; and all customers and workers are locked-in. Only the armed security guard can open the burglar gate to exit. At this particular brothel armed weapons possessed by the customers are present, but discrete. (ie. Concealed Carry Handgun permits exist in Nicaragua.) "Xdred" told me, Meat Loaf, that as he passed the ladrones they stated in accented English, "That's the guy I've been telling you about, " in reference to "Xdred. "

Not expecting to see "Xdred" at the brothel on Saturday, I was already working on my bottle of rum as I practiced my salsa dancing with the ladies. Witnessing "Xdred" arrive we exchange pleasantries for a few minutes before I adjourned to the bedroom to cure my "second girlfriend. " Having more shaft than an elevator she came in the cowgirl position and moaned caballo (horse d*ck.)

While I was curing her womanly needs "Xdred" sat among the 100% local customer-base. Having become a familiar face at this location through my introduction nobody molested (bothered) "Xdred" nor payed him any special attention. "Xdred" is searching for his own brothel or hang out and only using my location for educational purposes.

As I'm balls-deep in 'ol girl I hear accented, but gramatically correct English being spoken. Immediately I knew they were speaking to "Xdred. " The conversation was 100% anti-Gringo: "I use to live in the USA; my family lives in the USA; I served in the Marines; I'm back in Nicaragua, my country; what are you doing here; " and other words of preparation for an oncoming assault were spoken by the deportees. Fortunately, "Xdred" read my post days prior concerning these types of individuals and the anger they possess. This helped "Xdred" navigate the situation because the ladrone deportees went full-blown anti-Gringo 100% in English. "Xdred" trumped these cabrones by speaking Spanish.

The 100% capitalano (city resident) brothel became shocked and impressed when "Xdred" switched out of English, which was being spoken by the deportees to a Gringo, and into Spanish so all could understand. In Spanish, "Xdred" said some sh*t and everyone immediately stood alongside "Xdred. "

Armed security approached the deportees; the caja (cashier) secured her area behing burglar bars and bullet proof glass; the girls came running into the back for safety; and the customers continued drinking their adult beverages while being entertained. The bilingual, former USA residents were instructed to leave at gunpoint with no further tonterias o playto (bullsh*t) being said; just hatred in their eyes being directed towards "Xdred! "

I, Meat Loaf, was still working on load #2 with my "second girlfriend" during this episode and didn't know the danger "Xdred" was placed in. Finally, I fertilized her flower, showered, and we left the room in tandem. In the hallway the girls who had sought refuge were gossiping about the altercation. I overheard the laughter and went to the table where "Xdred" oversaw my bottle of rum. This courageous, non-timid mature Gringo, "Xdred, " told me about what transpired just minutes ealier. "Wow" was my response as I had a trago (drink I informed "Xdred" that he's an easy target due to visibility and at anytime things can get really dangerous for him with the blessing of the government! Little interest will be given by law enforcement because you're a Gringo. It's actually a negative.

"Xdred" informed me that he had to speak Spanish "in order to get the people (la gente) on his side. " Had "Xdred" not been able to communicate in Spanish the situation could have went anti-Gringo among all fourty (40) Nicaraguans. I, Meat Loaf, would have not been in peril since I no longer possess USA citizenship nor passport. (Bolivarian Movement is Real: Eradicating the influence of North America throughout Latin America.)

These two individuals entered the brothel looking for Gringo blood and possessions. For they didn't purchase ni bebida (not a drink) and attempted to open a barrel of whoop-ass immediately upon entrance. After about 30-minutes of story telling by "Xdred" he received a phone call and had to attend the meeting he had scheduled for 1400 hours. Curious on who the ladrone deportees were I walked the block with "Xdred" in search. I do know one neighborhood resident with three (3) strikes for armed violence, but wasn't able to locate him. "Xdred" and I exhausted our efforts and he boarded a taxi to his destination. I, Meat Loaf, returned to the brothel where everyone told me the story and how they were impressed by the strength of "Xdred. " They confessed that his association with me, Meat Loaf, liberated them to aide "Xdred" in the event something kicked-off.

Advice: This aint no joke, Nicaragua! If you have zero (0%) experience ultramar (overseas) in slums this aint for you. "Xdred" is seasoned ultramar and that education was valuable in him sqaushing this episode. Again, this is the #2 ghetto in the hemisphere of 33 countries which represents 2/7 of the world's continents. Only Haiti is worse!

"Xdred" passed his first unsolicited test beautifully and now he can wait for the second, third, and fourth through infinity "Gringo-check! " I was amazed to learn that "Xdred" extended his trip another week after this episode: Either "Xdred" has some balls, is foolish, or loves uncertainty in life and limb to have extended his trip.

Maybe "Grand Pollo" is right in regards to protection and the need to have armed bodyguards!

The reason I stopped writing locations in my reports is that I do not want to be responsible if something happens to an ISG Senior Member while visiting.

The above referenced post 'caused me to take this position.

For those that perform research your answers can be found in the Reports of Distinction.

[Meat Loaf]

Dan D ……

I enjoyed your report. Nice to not hear the continual rantings and ravings that “my dick is longer” !!!

We expats who used to live in Managua in years past referred to the statue (Jesus standing on the world) inside Rotunda Cristo Rey as "Jazz-ersize Jesus".

Fenix is a great little ***** house, and a lot of fun. Remember, that's what the girls do for a living, try to bleed us for beers & tips!

I have lived and worked in Managua for more than the past 10 years. I have probably had over half a dozen women come up to me in bars ... cold turkey ... and comment on how much they love my blue eyes. And I am an old fart like you.

Wow, Bomberos earn around US$200 per month. Salaries have come way up in recent years. Bomberos used to make only around US$80 month. Back in '98 there was a nationwide strike by public doctors (these are “real” doctors with decent and legit medical degrees) and they got their salaries raised to US$150/month !!!

I have never had a problem in Bello Horizonte at night. I used to spend 4+ nights per week in Villa Venezuela which was known throughout Managua as the 2nd roughest barrio in the city (after Villa Libertad). I am a blonde, blue eyed gringo. I never had a problem and I don't exactly blend into the scenery!

Again, I enjoyed your report

Bello Horizonte is safe!

I too am shocked that the fireman make C$ 4,000 per month, but there are a lot less fireman than policeman so maybe. That is true about doctors. The only people that make any money are the "Robber Barons."

[Meat Loaf]

Dan D.

Read your report below....one of very few available on the Nicaragua thread.
Seems like most of the guys who are still going South are going to Costa Rica or Panama.

Been there - done that, and now I can more fully appreceiate Nicaragua having done that too.

I want comment on your comments about Meatloaf. All Nicaragua visitors perhaps owe him some gratatude for his reports on Nicaragua and especially Managua......but I agree with you 100% when you suggest to him that he should loose the " I am greater than Thou " attitude, sticking to the specifics of his advice about going to and getting along in Nicaragua.

I am a little older than you, so maybe it's an age thing, but and when I see a guy 'beating his own drum' as much as Meatloaf does......then I just want to run for cover......so to speak.

And Meatloaf if you read this buddy........ I think you will be fine in a few years when you get a little more mileage on your chassis. You are one of the only guys actually imparting information about Nicaragua on this thread....so while we we do like the important information in your reports....please try to contain yourself a bit....and make them (the reports) about the people, and country - where to go, what to do, etc while in Nicaragua...rather than just all about you.

This is my 2 cents.............. Steve

Message Well Received!

[Meat Loaf]

Good advice, however this is obviously Fenix. I found no "Fannies" near this location.

Note to Meatball & other locals - it would be VERY good if you would provide a good LANDMARK near the appropriate "must see" locations. The Rotunda Cristo Rey was a perfect location to tell the taxista & the directions from Scott in '07 were just fine (though a little off on the name). Not all of us want to ask taxistas for the local casa de chicas....

A few comments - this was my second visit to MGA in a year or so. I've entered 37 countries in the last year & travel quite a bit (219 nights in hotels last year). But as the Meat-Nuts says (I'm sorry - "Meatballs") I also am not keen on teaming up with those I don't know. Fenix was, to me, low risk & a good time though the gals will try to bleed you for beers & tips. Overall no complaints & I had a very good dupla there for $40 plus drinks & tips.

Similarly the Sol Y Luna was nice & I selected a very pretty 21 y/o college student with an ass to die for. Overall a very good time.

A few general observations - meeting local gals is not an issue. I was "hit on" by about 4 girls per day on average & I'm no looker, just a normal 56 y/o gringo with marginal spanish skills & ojos azules. If I were staying for more than a few days I would have pursued those many options.

I did meet a few of the locals & can more understand their problems. Bomberos (firefighters) earn about $200 a month. The Oficial de policia I met makes $135 a month. Even after we talked for 20 minutes he still asked for $1 propina. Since I had told him the police in America make about $2000 a month I gladly gave him a C$20 "propina" after I told him it was "no profesional". We seemed to get along fine and talked about their handguns, cartridges & other matters. We parted on good terms & I would have to say simply that the country forces these problems because of their poor position. I hold no grudges against the individual officers who are merely trying to make ends meet. Note that the off-duty officer I was also talking with did not seem to be nearly as well-demeanored as the uniformed officer I "tipped". BTW - they both denied that Bello Horizonte was dangerous at night contrary to the advice of every taxista I talked with.

Overall I would reecommend MGA for those that have at least rudimentary spanish skills as I do. Cero espanol, ningún español, no viajar. Un pequeño español, ningún problema. And I have difficulty even with simple phrases like this though no one seems to care since I try so hard....

MB - you would do everyone a favor [and improve your reputation dramatically] by focusing on what will help the first-time visitor & skipping your self-aggrandizing comments. Otherwise I do appreciate what you've contributed. Perhaps it's just the difference in our ages.

/dddick

I loved your report that you wrote last time you visited MGA! Did you take any cellphone pictures this time too?

[Noguera]

Dan D ……

I enjoyed your report. Nice to not hear the continual rantings and ravings that “my dick is longer” !!!

We expats who used to live in Managua in years past referred to the statue (Jesus standing on the world) inside Rotunda Cristo Rey as "Jazz-ersize Jesus".

Fenix is a great little ***** house, and a lot of fun. Remember, that's what the girls do for a living, try to bleed us for beers & tips!

I have lived and worked in Managua for more than the past 10 years. I have probably had over half a dozen women come up to me in bars ... cold turkey ... and comment on how much they love my blue eyes. And I am an old fart like you.

Wow, Bomberos earn around US$200 per month. Salaries have come way up in recent years. Bomberos used to make only around US$80 month. Back in '98 there was a nationwide strike by public doctors (these are “real” doctors with decent and legit medical degrees) and they got their salaries raised to US$150/month !!!

I have never had a problem in Bello Horizonte at night. I used to spend 4+ nights per week in Villa Venezuela which was known throughout Managua as the 2nd roughest barrio in the city (after Villa Libertad). I am a blonde, blue eyed gringo. I never had a problem and I don't exactly blend into the scenery!

Again, I enjoyed your report

[Stevewxly]

Dan D.

Read your report below....one of very few available on the Nicaragua thread.
Seems like most of the guys who are still going South are going to Costa Rica or Panama.

Been there - done that, and now I can more fully appreceiate Nicaragua having done that too.

I want comment on your comments about Meatloaf. All Nicaragua visitors perhaps owe him some gratatude for his reports on Nicaragua and especially Managua......but I agree with you 100% when you suggest to him that he should loose the " I am greater than Thou " attitude, sticking to the specifics of his advice about going to and getting along in Nicaragua.

I am a little older than you, so maybe it's an age thing, but and when I see a guy 'beating his own drum' as much as Meatloaf does......then I just want to run for cover......so to speak.

And Meatloaf if you read this buddy........ I think you will be fine in a few years when you get a little more mileage on your chassis. You are one of the only guys actually imparting information about Nicaragua on this thread....so while we we do like the important information in your reports....please try to contain yourself a bit....and make them (the reports) about the people, and country - where to go, what to do, etc while in Nicaragua...rather than just all about you.

This is my 2 cents.............. Steve

[Dan D Dick]

Casa de la citas is also called Frannies or something like that. It is next to kelly tire and (west I think) of the Christ standing on a ball circle. It had some real nice talent there, best place I have been to in Managua. There were mostly Americans and Europeans during the day but a more local crowd at night.

Good advice, however this is obviously Fenix. I found no "Fannies" near this location.

Note to Meatball & other locals - it would be VERY good if you would provide a good LANDMARK near the appropriate "must see" locations. The Rotunda Cristo Rey was a perfect location to tell the taxista & the directions from Scott in '07 were just fine (though a little off on the name). Not all of us want to ask taxistas for the local casa de chicas....

A few comments - this was my second visit to MGA in a year or so. I've entered 37 countries in the last year & travel quite a bit (219 nights in hotels last year). But as the Meat-Nuts says (I'm sorry - "Meatballs") I also am not keen on teaming up with those I don't know. Fenix was, to me, low risk & a good time though the gals will try to bleed you for beers & tips. Overall no complaints & I had a very good dupla there for $40 plus drinks & tips.

Similarly the Sol Y Luna was nice & I selected a very pretty 21 y/o college student with an ass to die for. Overall a very good time.

A few general observations - meeting local gals is not an issue. I was "hit on" by about 4 girls per day on average & I'm no looker, just a normal 56 y/o gringo with marginal spanish skills & ojos azules. If I were staying for more than a few days I would have pursued those many options.

I did meet a few of the locals & can more understand their problems. Bomberos (firefighters) earn about $200 a month. The Oficial de policia I met makes $135 a month. Even after we talked for 20 minutes he still asked for $1 propina. Since I had told him the police in America make about $2000 a month I gladly gave him a C$20 "propina" after I told him it was "no profesional". We seemed to get along fine and talked about their handguns, cartridges & other matters. We parted on good terms & I would have to say simply that the country forces these problems because of their poor position. I hold no grudges against the individual officers who are merely trying to make ends meet. Note that the off-duty officer I was also talking with did not seem to be nearly as well-demeanored as the uniformed officer I "tipped". BTW - they both denied that Bello Horizonte was dangerous at night contrary to the advice of every taxista I talked with.

Overall I would reecommend MGA for those that have at least rudimentary spanish skills as I do. Cero espanol, ningún español, no viajar. Un pequeño español, ningún problema. And I have difficulty even with simple phrases like this though no one seems to care since I try so hard....

MB - you would do everyone a favor [and improve your reputation dramatically] by focusing on what will help the first-time visitor & skipping your self-aggrandizing comments. Otherwise I do appreciate what you've contributed. Perhaps it's just the difference in our ages.

/dddick

[Stevewxly]

To answer the question from: ItJustBigJim- below......

Hola,

You can get a decent massage at Sol y Luna MP which is just one block from the main Tica Bus Terminal. Should run you about $ 20-25.00 with the extras thrown in.

Also there is a brand new Spa opening up which has a Japanese theme.
This place is supposed to be a legit spa with quality treatment....and probably no sex available.

The location is about half way between the Star City Casino and Pharos Casino ....on the same street.....it would be about 4 blocks from Pharos and or about 4-5 blocks from Star City.

Ask any taxi driver to take you to Pharos casino...then simply backtrack .....seems South (Sur) to me...but I could be mistaken on the direction......go 4-5 blocks and look for the Spa....on the same side of the street.......there should be a little inner road that will allow you to quickly get to the SPA. There is a large car dealership on that same side of the street.....and just across the street is a very large super market.

You should be able to find this place.....no problem - with these directions.

I sold a IBM laptop computer to the young man who is the assistant to the owner or this establishment. He is native Nicaraguan, but was educated and lived in the US. They will speak English here....so you can make your desires known to them before going in for the massage.

Steve

[Stevewxly]

I just PM's Dr Dewman and gave him this information about cell phones for his upcoming trip back to Nicaragua:

I have only been to Nicaragua one time....about a month ago....but he is almost a 'native down there......he goes so often.....but guess he did not know about cell phones there.........anyway good info for him and others too I think.

Dewey,

I do have a couple of cell phones here that I bought - one in Managua......and the other one in Panama City........and they were cheap.

Probably too late for me to try to sell and send you one of those....but easy for you to pickup one when you get to Managua.

Simply go to either of the two big malls....Plaza Inter or the other one.....and look for one of the little kiosks that sell cell phones. There are several of these around the mall....probably the cheapest being the ' Clario '.

Ask for their cheapest model...they should have a nice, new color cell phone for about $ 20-21.00....then buy a time card for about $ 10.00....and you can pick out the one you want....$ 10.-15.00, $ 20.00 or up depending upon how many minutes you need.....and then have them set it up for you on your phone.

The phone will need a SIM card. And this card is what you will get for the $ 10.00 or more depending on how much you want to spend at the time for the card.
Make sure you get the unlock code for it too......it should be printed directly on the card....and then punch out the SIM card and have them make the call to activate the SIM card and get the phone going.

Use up all the minutes while in Nicaragua....as the phones will work back in the USA....but the (Central American ) SIM cards will not work in the US.

This a no brainer....and very CHEAP to get a new cell phone that works almost anywhere in Nicaragua or Panama.

They will not work in Costa Rica....that's a whole different game there for cell phones.

Make sure you try to make a call on your new phone, before leaving the mall so you know it works.The same GSM phones will work in Nicaragua and also Panama....but not in Costa Rica.

The phones in Panama City are even cheaper....I bought one there for $ 14.95 and then added a $ 5.00 card for it.

You may decide to pickup 2-3 of these cell phones....as they are great to trade or barter for with the P4P gals.

All the gals have cell phones of course....but they can always use another one for their mother or father or for a friend, or even one of their kids.

And since you have less than $ 30.00 in the phone...they are perfect for trading for a nice session of sex.

By the way these phones are what is called GSM World phones and they will work in lots and lots of different countries.

[Meat Loaf]

DrDewMan,

You and Doug E Fresh were and are such big advocates of the "Fantastic Plastic" that I'm requesting you bring some PVC for my use with the girls.

How much does it cost? I want two (2): The ribbed doubled-ended dildo that's about 12-inches long and can be applied into the vagina and anus at the same time. It looks like a hose, but is flexible and firm. The second one I would like to purchase is whatever you're expertise has proven to grant results.

I hope this request isn't too much for you to bring in your suitcase upon your next visit to MGA. Mongers must stick together.

Although I have more meat than a Carniceria (butcher shop,) it's nice to have a secret weapon or a back-up plan.

Meat Loaf

[Meat Loaf]

Before I start, I want to thank Meatloaf for making his return, his insight and contribution is valuable to this forum.

The elections have been mentioned on this board, but since the Monday following Managua has been pretty screwed up. The Sandinistas comitted wholesale election fraud and have basically kidnapped this country on a very large scale. There has been street violence and continued demonstrations throughout the city and overall the feeling is not good. Many, many people down here are truly bummed, but as typical Latins the ones with the most to lose are the ones bitching the loudest and doing the least. I don't know how or what is going to end up happening, but I have a feeling it is not going to be good at all.

What is your take on the situation Meatloaf?

In terms of mongering, Managua may reach a whole other level. Many companies are talking of closing or reducing staff, economic activity has really slowed (leave it to the Sandinistas to time their big power grabbing move to when Chavez's oil is about $55 a barrell and the US is about to go through everything but an outright depression) and the overall sentiment is that something wicked this way comes for Nicaragua. Mongering prices, already very reasonable here, may drop due to the supply and demand factor. I do know that the number of street walkers visable has increased greatly and now you are starting to see street walkers in and around Villa Fontana and near Gallerias and a few other places they have not been seen before.

What do the women in the brothels have to say? How is the business in those fine establishments?

This post is not a political endorsement, but a recap of the political history of Nicaragua so readers may have a better understanding of the (1) anti-Gringo sentiments and (2) current FSLN revolution.

One topic I will not discuss much on the forumn is non-USA politics. In these countries they still use violence for votes. It's not clean-and-pure like the Obama victory after 500 years of legalized racial oppression! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politic...y_of_Nicaragua
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua

The federal government is Sandanita! Managua is the nation's capital, the most populated city, and the economic center of Nicaragua. Therefore, you need or should want to have the same political party in power at the city level. You should also want the same political party at the state (departamento) level. The money that the federal government has access to and control to will flow easier throughout the system is everyone is on the same team.

(For example, ISG mongers buy hookers. We all agree and think similar. Attempting to monger with a "Bible Thumper" would be lots of wasted time and frustration.)

US-citizen William Walker invaded Nicaragua, after their independance from Spain, in 1855 and declared himself president in 1856. Like today, neighboring Central American countries joined together and drove the Gringo out in 1857.

In 1894, Zelaya got rid of the British who claimed ownership of the Atlantic Coast. Being good British subjects the USA invaded Bluefields 1894. In 1896 the USA invaded the port of Corinto. In 1898 the USA invades San Juan del Sur. In 1999 the USA invades Bluefields. In 1910 the USA invades Bluefields and Corinto. From 1912 through 1933 the USA bombs Nicaragua and fights Nicaraguan rebels. (This is the era of Augusto Sandino.) In 1981 through 1990 the USA invades under the guise of the Contras.

In 1927, the USA supported the Dictatorship of Somoza and financed his army. Samoza assassinated Sandino in 1934 under the direction of the USA. In 1937, Samoza was assassinated. More of less speaking the Samoza family rule for about 40 years.

During World War II Dictator Samoza seized the property of Germans in Nicaragua with the most famous being Montelimar. (Montelimar is the Pacific Coast beach resort currently owned by Barcelo Group of Spain and currently being litigated. US $75 per person for 1.5 days, all inclusive.)

In 1961 Carlos Fonseca created the FSLN. In 1978 another political assassination sparked the revolution against the Samozas.

In 1979, the FSLN took power from Samoza who fled to Paraguay and was assassinated in 1980.

When Ronald Regean took office in 1980 he cut-off USA-Nicaraguan financial aide and placed a trade embargo against the US $5 Billion GDP country. (The USA GDP is US $11 Trillion.) With little capital for governance Russia, Cuba, and other non-friendly countries of the USA aided the republic. (David (Nicaragua) vs. Goliath (USA).)

In 1984, Daniel Ortega won the presidency through the ballot box. Iran-Contra Affair come to light and is debated before USA Congress.

In 1986, Nicaragua won US $12 Billion against the USA for war crimes. The USA refused to pay.

In 1986 the USA was found guilty, convicted, of aggression against another country.

In 1990, Violeta Chomorro won the presidency against the FSLN. In 1996 Arnoldo Aleman (PLC) won the presidency. In 2001 Bolanos (PLC) won the presidency. In 2007 Daniel Ortega (FSLN) won the presidency.

In conclusion, Nicaragua was been a recipient of USA aggression and interferance for over 150 years! Many violent wars have been fought from 1912 through 1979 for their right to non-USA interferance as evidenced by the above historical accounts. Since the game changed, post-1979, many legally recognized elections have occurred with the FSLN loosing 3/5 of the elections. For their security, Nicaragua has partnered with other countries in ALBA and other soverign organizations.

Current Situation
As a young democracy, Nicaragua needs to build-up its confidence among the global community. Having a uniform, democratic society is important for such confidence to be created. The victory of FSLN in the mayoral elections will allow the FSLN to administer more effectively, similar to the current USA democratic party ruling the presidency (Executive Branch) and congree (Legislative Branch.)

Financially, no immediate economic impact is being felt among the populace from the elections, but the global economic crisis will affect all countries. Less remittances from abroad; fewer investments in the country; harder credit for start-ups; and tighter financial strains will affect all global citizens.

Hopefully, you understand a little more about Nicaraguan society from their history.

[Tj Texan]

Before I start, I want to thank Meatloaf for making his return, his insight and contribution is valuable to this forum.

The elections have been mentioned on this board, but since the Monday following Managua has been pretty screwed up. The Sandinistas comitted wholesale election fraud and have basically kidnapped this country on a very large scale. There has been street violence and continued demonstrations throughout the city and overall the feeling is not good. Many, many people down here are truly bummed, but as typical Latins the ones with the most to lose are the ones bitching the loudest and doing the least. I don't know how or what is going to end up happening, but I have a feeling it is not going to be good at all.

What is your take on the situation Meatloaf?

In terms of mongering, Managua may reach a whole other level. Many companies are talking of closing or reducing staff, economic activity has really slowed (leave it to the Sandinistas to time their big power grabbing move to when Chavez's oil is about $55 a barrell and the US is about to go through everything but an outright depression) and the overall sentiment is that something wicked this way comes for Nicaragua. Mongering prices, already very reasonable here, may drop due to the supply and demand factor. I do know that the number of street walkers visable has increased greatly and now you are starting to see street walkers in and around Villa Fontana and near Gallerias and a few other places they have not been seen before.

What do the women in the brothels have to say? How is the business in those fine establishments?