# Nicaragua on The No Agenda Show Nicaragua comes up in 19 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to November 2024. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 19 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – November 2024 - **Related topics:** [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Panama Canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), [Daniel Ortega](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ortega.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Eminent Domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [Icj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icj.md), [Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [South Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-stream.md), [990 Forms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/990-forms.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### TikTok, Political Satire and Nicaragua Mailer - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 2:09:39–2:13:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/tiktok-political-satire-and-nicaragua-mailer.md A viral TikTok video features a man wearing a "MAGA" hat with the name "Adam" on it, listing perceived hypocrisies of the Democratic Party. Another story involves a woman in Shrewsbury who received a fraudulent mailer thanking her for her Harris lawn sign and claiming a family from Nicaragua would be moving into her home. The woman called it a "scare tactic," while others viewed it as a "genius" satirical prank. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [maga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maga.md), [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), mailer, [political satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-satire.md) ### Congressional Hearing on Malign Activities in the Americas - **Episode:** [1668: Spillover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-13 - **Time:** 1:04:09–1:07:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover/chapter/congressional-hearing-on-malign-activities-in-the-americas.md The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing regarding the influence of China, Russia, and Iran in the Western Hemisphere. Chairman Michael McCaul highlighted China's financial support for Nicaragua and Iran's activities in Venezuela. Lawmakers debated whether to address these issues through military support or closer diplomatic ties with regional governments. Keywords: [michael mccaul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mccaul.md), gregory meeks, [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### International Court of Justice, Nicaragua vs. Germany - **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-02 - **Time:** 50:33–54:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/international-court-of-justice-nicaragua-vs-germany.md The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected Nicaragua's request to order Germany to stop exporting arms to Israel but did not dismiss the case entirely. Nicaragua accused Germany of violating the Genocide Convention through its military aid. The court reminded all states of their obligations regarding arms transfers to parties in armed conflicts. Keywords: [icj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icj.md), [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), arms exports, [genocide convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genocide-convention.md) ### US Relationship with International Court of Justice - **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-28 - **Time:** 1:47:42–1:49:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/us-relationship-with-international-court-of-justice.md The United States has a historically complex relationship with the International Court of Justice, having withdrawn from its compulsory jurisdiction in 1986. This move followed a ruling that the U.S. owed reparations to Nicaragua for military and paramilitary activities. The historical context explains the current U.S. stance of not recognizing the court's authority over certain domestic or allied military actions. Keywords: [icj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icj.md), [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), compulsory jurisdiction, [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md) ### Human Trafficking Flight, UN Migration Funding - **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-28 - **Time:** 1:25:36–1:29:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/human-trafficking-flight-un-migration-funding.md A flight carrying 300 Indian passengers was grounded in France on suspicion of human trafficking while en route from the UAE to Nicaragua. The incident highlights the role of Nicaragua as a transit point for migrants heading to the U.S. border, with critics pointing to United Nations funding for the International Office of Migration as a facilitator of these movements. Keywords: [human trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-trafficking.md), [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), international office of migration, [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md) ### Seymour Hersh Recalls CIA Flechette Attacks in Nicaragua - **Episode:** [1530: Red Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-16 - **Time:** 1:29:47–1:35:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen/chapter/seymour-hersh-recalls-cia-flechette-attacks-in-nicaragua.md During an interview, Seymour Hersh shared a historical anecdote about CIA operatives in Nicaragua who reportedly shot flechettes at people on beaches for sport. He used the story to illustrate the "cold-blooded" nature of covert operations and the lack of accountability within the agency. The segment also touched on the Iran-Contra affair and the tragic fate of journalist Gary Webb. Keywords: [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), flechettes, sandinistas, [gary webb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-webb.md) ### Uber Airport Restrictions, Personal Driver Workarounds - **Episode:** [724: Nice Fabric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-24 - **Time:** 9:56–11:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric/chapter/uber-airport-restrictions-personal-driver-workarounds.md Uber drivers are currently blocked from receiving ride requests at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to a dispute over airport fees. To circumvent this geofence, some passengers maintain direct contact with specific drivers, such as a former Miss Nicaragua contestant. By calling the driver directly and requesting the ride through the app only after entering the vehicle, users bypass the system's location restrictions. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [austin bergstrom airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-bergstrom-airport.md), [ride sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ride-sharing.md), [airport fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-fees.md), miss nicaragua ### Uber Sources Report on Chinese Canal in Nicaragua - **Episode:** [716: The Portal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/716-the-portal.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-26 - **Time:** 42:52–52:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/716-the-portal/chapter/uber-sources-report-on-chinese-canal-in-nicaragua.md An undercover recording of a Nicaraguan Uber driver in Austin provides insights into Chinese infrastructure projects in Central America. The driver describes how the Chinese government is acquiring electric plants and land through eminent domain for a transoceanic canal project. Concerns are raised regarding the environmental impact on Lake Nicaragua and the displacement of local citizens under the Ortega administration. Keywords: [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [daniel ortega](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ortega.md), chinese canal, [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### Nicaragua Canal Groundbreaking, Environmental Concerns - **Episode:** [682: Sir Duke Don Tomaso Di Toronto Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-01 - **Time:** 1:32:56–1:35:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents/chapter/nicaragua-canal-groundbreaking-environmental-concerns.md Construction has officially begun on the Nicaragua Canal, a project led by Chinese developer Wang Jing. The groundbreaking was held early to avoid local protests over eminent domain and land seizures. Environmentalists warn that the canal will turn Lake Nicaragua from freshwater to saltwater, destroying local ecosystems, while the project plans include luxury resorts and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Keywords: [nicaragua canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua-canal.md), lake nicaragua, hknd group, wang jing, [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), environmental disaster ### Nicaragua Canal Protests, Chinese Investment - **Episode:** [667: Arming A-holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-06 - **Time:** 2:26:10–2:27:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes/chapter/nicaragua-canal-protests-chinese-investment.md Construction of a Chinese-funded canal in Nicaragua to compete with the Panama Canal has sparked protests among indigenous populations. Residents are reportedly being visited by Chinese company employees accompanied by armed police and soldiers. The hosts note the rising opposition and the use of the phrase "No Chinos" by local demonstrators. Keywords: [nicaragua canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua-canal.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [panama canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), [indigenous people](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indigenous-people.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### The Alliance for Global Justice and NGO Funding - **Episode:** [618: Binge Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 37:13–40:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch/chapter/the-alliance-for-global-justice-and-ngo-funding.md An investigation into the funding of Popular Resistance leads to the Alliance for Global Justice, a non-profit with millions in donations. The hosts trace the money through various foundations, suggesting these are not grassroots movements but "fronts" for larger interests like George Soros. They note the organization's history traces back to the Nicaragua Foundation. Keywords: alliance for global justice, [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [non-profits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profits.md), [990 forms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/990-forms.md), nicaragua foundation ### Energy Sector Insights and Russia-China Oil Negotiations - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 13:57–17:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos/chapter/energy-sector-insights-and-russia-china-oil-negotiations.md During an art gallery opening in Tokyo, Adam Curry met a financial energy reporter to discuss global infrastructure projects. The conversation covered the South Stream pipeline, the potential Nicaragua Canal, and the long-standing oil negotiations between Russia and China. The reporter noted that the primary hurdle in the Russia-China deal is China's demand for a 30% equity stake in the resources. Keywords: [south stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-stream.md), [nicaragua canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua-canal.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas.md), [energy industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-industry.md) ### Mickey Curry Art Opening, Energy Reporters, and Russia-China Oil Deals - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 13:57–17:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2/chapter/mickey-curry-art-opening-energy-reporters-and-russia-china-oil-deals.md Adam Curry recaps an art gallery opening for Mickey Curry in Tokyo, attended by representatives from the Dutch Embassy. He recounts a conversation with a financial energy reporter regarding the South Stream pipeline, the Nicaragua Canal, and the long-negotiated Russia-China oil deal. The reporter provides insight into China's demand for 30% resource ownership in energy participation deals. Keywords: [mickey curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey-curry.md), dutch embassy, [south stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-stream.md), [nicaragua canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua-canal.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md) ### Wang Jing and the Nicaragua Canal Project - **Episode:** [616: Jihadi Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-11 - **Time:** 1:47:31–1:49:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland/chapter/wang-jing-and-the-nicaragua-canal-project.md Chinese businessman Wang Jing, head of HKND, is moving forward with plans to build a canal in Nicaragua to compete with the Panama Canal. While Wang claims the project is privately funded, reports indicate that the Russian and Chinese governments will participate. The project aims to accommodate super-tankers and large container ships that the Panama Canal cannot handle. Keywords: wang jing, [nicaragua canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua-canal.md), [daniel ortega](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ortega.md), hknd, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Chinese Influence in Nicaragua and Costa Rica Canal - **Episode:** [591: Mipster Intercept](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/591-mipster-intercept.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-13 - **Time:** 2:34:27–2:37:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/591-mipster-intercept/chapter/chinese-influence-in-nicaragua-and-costa-rica-canal.md China is significantly expanding its influence in Central America, providing backing for a proposed canal in Nicaragua to compete with the Panama Canal. In Costa Rica, the Chinese have built national stadiums and donated police vehicles that prominently feature the Chinese flag. This "oversight" by U.S. foreign policy has allowed China to establish a firm foothold in a region traditionally dominated by American interests. Keywords: [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [costa rica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costa-rica.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [daniel ortega](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ortega.md), [panama canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### Panama Canal Expansion Delays and Natural Gas - **Episode:** [590: Jelly Side Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/590-jelly-side-up.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-09 - **Time:** 2:33:17–2:36:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/590-jelly-side-up/chapter/panama-canal-expansion-delays-and-natural-gas.md Delays in the $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal are causing a surge in shipping rates for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) destined for Asia. The hosts note that Japan is particularly dependent on US gas following the shutdown of its nuclear plants. They also mention China's interest in building a competing canal through Nicaragua. Keywords: [panama canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), shipping rates ### Nicaragua Canal Project, Chinese Investment - **Episode:** [521: Techno Boondoggle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/521-techno-boondoggle.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-13 - **Time:** 2:19:33–2:23:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/521-techno-boondoggle/chapter/nicaragua-canal-project-chinese-investment.md Nicaragua has approved a $40 billion project for a Chinese company, HKND Group, to build a canal competing with the Panama Canal. The project is estimated to take between five and eleven years to complete. The hosts predict that U.S. interests may label the region a site of terrorist activity to interfere with the Chinese-backed infrastructure. Keywords: [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [panama canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), hknd group, [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### Counter-Drug Funding for Foreign Governments - **Episode:** [366: Fools & Knaves](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/366-fools-knaves.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-18 - **Time:** 14:08–15:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/366-fools-knaves/chapter/counter-drug-funding-for-foreign-governments.md The NDAA authorizes an increase in funding, from $75 million to $100 million, to support counter-drug activities in various foreign nations. Recipient countries include Benin, Cape Verde, Ghana, Nigeria, Nicaragua, and several other West African and Caribbean nations. This five-year extension allows the Department of Defense to provide direct support to these governments for narcotics interdiction. Keywords: counter-drug operations, [foreign aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-aid.md), benin, [ghana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghana.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [nicaragua](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicaragua.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md) ### ACORN Internal Investigation and Media Distractions - **Episode:** [137: Miley Cyrus Meets Hannah Montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/137-miley-cyrus-meets-hannah-montana.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-08 - **Time:** 46:30–49:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/137-miley-cyrus-meets-hannah-montana/chapter/acorn-internal-investigation-and-media-distractions.md Bertha Lewis, CEO of ACORN, released an internal investigation following a series of undercover sting operations. 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