Nicaragua Declares FSLN Flag a National Symbol

JANUARY 16, 2025 — Nicaragua‘s government has officially incorporated the red-and-black flag of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) into its list of national symbols, reports Diario Cambio 22. The constitutional amendments, approved in their second legislative session on Wednesday, January 15, redefine the country as a “revolutionary, free, sovereign, and independent state.” The reforms…

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Panama Canal Museum Unveils New “Gallery of Flags” Exhibit

JANUARY 8, 2025 — The Panama Canal Museum will inaugurate its new permanent exhibition, “Gallery of Flags” tomorrow on January 9, in commemoration of the patriotic events of January 1964, Metro Libre reports. The “Gallery of Flags” features a unique collection of historical flags and related artifacts, offering visitors an immersive experience into key moments…

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Guanajuato Flag Marks 1st Birthday in Flag Day Celebrations

DECEMBER 21, 2024 — The 201st anniversary of Guanajuato’s declaration as a free and sovereign state of Mexico was celebrated yesterday, coinciding with the second Flag Day of the state, Zona Franca reports. The event, held in the capital, was briefly overshadowed when the state flag was mistakenly raised upside-down during the ceremony. The celebrations…

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Nicaragua to Include FSLN Flag as “National Symbol”

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has introduced a series of proposed reforms to Parliament that would reshape the country’s political and symbolic landscape. Among the changes, Ortega suggested formally designating the red-and-black flag of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) as a patriotic symbol, Bloomberg Línea reports. Havana Times reports that the…

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Panama Celebrates National Symbols Day Amid Weather Emergency

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 — Panama celebrated National Symbols Day (Día de los Símbolos Patrios) today as the country grapples with severe weather caused by a tropical depression, resulting in widespread flooding and displacement. President José Raúl Mulino led National Symbols Day commemorations by hoisting the national flag at the Palacio de las Garzas, reported Panamá…

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Sinaloa Citizens Alarmed as Military Flew White Flag Over City Plagued by Drug Wars

OCTOBER 12, 2024 — Residents of Culiacán, Sinaloa were left unsettled on Friday when a Navy helicopter was spotted flying a white flag over the city, sparking widespread speculation. Enfoque Noticias reports that the sight of the flag, in a city recently plagued by drug-related violence, quickly led to rumors of a possible surrender, with…

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