Nicaragua UK /ˌnɪk.əˈɹæɡ.ju.ə/US /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ noun1 •A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Nicaragua. Capitalː Managua.Civil liberties in Nicaragua have shrunk dramatically under the longtime leadership of authoritarian President Daniel Ortega, who claimed a fifth term in 2021. — 2024