Managua Managua the capital of Nicaragua began in 1824, after the Central American nations formally attained their independence from Spain. Nicaragua became an independent nation in 1838. Managua's location between the rival cities of León and Granada made it a logical compromise site. Hence, Managua was officially selected as the nation's capital in 1852. Between 1852 and 1930, Managua underwent extensive urbanization, becoming a base of governance, infrastructure and services. The city was hampered by major floods in 1876 and 1885. A disastrous earthquake in 1931 and large fire in 1936 destroyed much of the city. Under the rule of Anastasio
American Council for Capital Formation "The RFS has plagued the country for years by jacking up food and fuel costs. What’s more, it’s outdated and offers zero environmental benefits. Congress should nix this standard before it wreaks more havoc on the country." In 2018, Banks spoke in support of the Paris climate agreement, calling it "a good Republican agreement". The council is funded by contributions from foundations, corporations, trade associations, and individuals. But declines to be more specific. American Council for Capital Formation The American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) is an American think tank founded in 1975 by Charls Walker. It is located on