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Roger McKenzie interviews SALVADOR VANEGAS about Nicaragua's education policies
(L to R) Early childhood education in Nicaragua, 5-year-old Karen attends the Guardabarranco School in Acoyapa; Ruben Dario School in Matagalpa; lunch at the Guardabarranco School in Acoyapa
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SALVADOR VANEGAS is the adviser for education to the President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega.
This is a central role in Nicaragua as education is one of the top priorities of the revolutionary government.
It is unarguable that Nicaragua has made massive strides in education. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Nicaragua is now illiteracy free.
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