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Chinandegano Waves Nicaragua's Flag Alongside Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl
Nicaragua's flag was seen at the Super Bowl 2026 during Bad Bunny's performance, waved by a Chinandegano at Levi’s Stadium, reflecting the Latin presence in the world's most watched show.
TL;DR
- A Nicaraguan man, William René Surian Ortiz, waved the Nicaraguan flag during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 2026 halftime show.
- Surian, whose mother is from Chinandega, Nicaragua, felt immense pride representing his country.
- He described the rehearsals as extensive and demanding, with Bad Bunny being a perfectionist.
- Surian highlighted the performance as a significant moment for Latino representation, moving from the periphery to the center.
- Bad Bunny's show itself was noted for its references to Puerto Rican and Latin American culture.