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INFO RUEHZA/WHA CENTRAL AMERICAN COLLECTIVE

UNCLAS MANAGUA 000296 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR S/WE SMEHRA AND GLANE 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PHUM PREL NU
SUBJECT: NICARAGUA: NAMES OF TOP INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 
 
REF: A. 06 STATE 178055 
     ¶B. 07 MANAGUA 00225 
     ¶C. 07 MANAGUA 00181 
 
 ¶1. The following is in response to reftel A request for 
Nicaragua's top five most influential women representing 
government, politics, civil society, private sector, and 
media.  We have also provided the names of other women who 
are making an impact on Nicaraguan society and could be of 
interest as post strengthens our own women's network that 
will contribute to the Secretary's continuing efforts to plan 
follow-on strategy sessions on women's empowerment with 
governments and civil society. 
 
GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY 
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¶2. Rosario Murillo 
First Lady of Nicaragua. Appointed by President Daniel Ortega 
to serve as the country's Director of Communications and 
Citizenry, was Ortega's campaign manager, and is a key 
influence with the FSLN Party (reftel B). 
Constado de Oeste del Parque El Carmen 
Phone: (505) 266-3791/268-6686 
(Comment: Regarded as the most influential woman in Nicaragua 
by supporters and detractors alike. Named as one of the top 
"Women of Impact in 2006" by the pro-business/political news 
daily Bolsa de Noticias.) 
 
 
GOVERNMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SECURITY 
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¶3. Aminta Granera Sacasa 
Chief of Nicaraguan National Police 
Plaza El Sol 
Managua, Nicaragua 
Phone: (505)277-0106/277-0050 
email: agranera@policia.gob.ni 
(Comment:  The second woman to rise to the highest ranks of 
the national police, has taken strong position against crime, 
narcotics trafficking, and organized crime.  Named as one of 
top "Women of Impact in 2006" by Bolsa de Noticias)) 
 
POLITICS 
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¶4. Maria Eugenia Sequeira 
Deputy to the National Assembly, Nicaraguan Liberal Alliance 
(ALN) Party 
ALN-Contigua a Controlaria de la Republica 
Managua, Nicaragua 
Phone:  (505)279-1321 
e-mail: mesequeira@yahoo.com 
(Comment: An outspoken and active member of the National 
Assembly reelected in November 2006, and serves as head of 
ALN caucus (reftel C). From 2002-2006, she served on the 
National Assembly as member of the Liberal Constitutional 
Party (PLC).  Named as one of top "Women of Impact in 2006" 
by Bolsa de Noticias) 
 
MEDIA, POLITICS, CIVIL SOCIETY 
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¶5. Cristiana Chamorro 
Journalist and Head of the Violeta Barrios de Chamorro 
Foundation 
Plaza Espana, 
Edificio Malaga, Modulo B-9 
Managua, Nicaragua 
phone: (505)268-6500 
(Comment: The Chamorro Foundation is a pro-democracy 
organization dedicated to promoting press freedom.  It is 
also involved in civil society programs, including gender 
initiatives.  Ms. Chamorro, daughter of former President 
Violeta Chamorro, is highly regarded and well-known in 
political and media circles.) 
 
PRIVATE SECTOR, CIVIL SOCIETY 
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¶6. Vivian Pellas 
President and Founder of the Association for the Protection 
of Child Burn Victims (APROQUEN), an organization dedicated 
to providing free burn care for children 
Camino de Oriente, Modulo J-7 
Managua, Nicaragua 
Phone: (505) 270-1220 
(Comment:  Received national acclaim as philanthropist and 
advocate for children.) 
OTHER INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF INTEREST AND IMPACT 
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We also suggest the following names for consideration: 
 
¶7. Ruth Herrera 
Executive President of the autonomous institute Water and 
Sewage Services Enterprise (ENACAL) 
KM 5, Carretera Sur 
Managua, Nicaragua 
(505) 266-7896 
(Comment: Served as former Coordinator of the National 
Consumers' Defense Network (RNDC), named as one of the top 
"Women of Impact in 2006" by Bolsa de Noticias) 
 
¶8. Xiomara Chamorro 
Political Editor of leading daily La Prensa, co-anchor of 
Channel 2 morning program "Primera Plana" 
La Prensa 
KM 4.5 Carretera Norte 
Managua, Nicaragua 
Phone: (505)255-6769 
 
¶9. Azalia Aviles 
President of the Conservative Party (PC) 
Costado Sur, Antigua 
Galeria Internacional 
Managua, Nicaragua 
(Comment: First woman president of the PC. Named as one of 
the top "Women of Impact in 2006" by Bolsa de Noticias.) 
 
¶10. Lucy Valenti 
Head of Nicaraguan Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) 
Reparto Los Robles 
2do Piso Edificio Camara Espanola 
Managua, Nicaragua 
Phone: (505)268-6500 
 
¶11. Maria Nelly Rivas 
Phone: (505) 883-9900 
(Comment: Former Executive Director for the Institute of 
Tourism, one of the youngest government officials to serve in 
this type of leadership capacity, and made an important 
impact in bringing international attention to Nicaragua's 
tourism industry during her term in this position. Named as 
one of the top "Women of Impact in 2006" by  Bolsa de 
Noticias) 
 
 
¶12. Poloff Irene Marr handles post's Women's Issues 
portfolio.  Ms. Marr can be reached at (505) 266-6010 x4308, 
marrif@state.gov 
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