Año escolar inicia en medio de banderas del FSLN y dispositivo de seguridad en escuelas
A los niños, niñas y adolescentes los obligaron a ondear en las escuelas las banderas del FSLN, el nuevo «símbolo patrio» de la dictadura Ortega-Murillo

TL;DR
- The 2026 school year in Nicaragua began on January 26th.
- FSLN flags were displayed at schools, a new national symbol since a 2025 constitutional reform.
- A large security operation involving the National Police was implemented around schools.
- Police officials cited a government order to ensure safety and order for the start of the school year.
- Firefighters and risk management personnel were also deployed to guarantee security.
- Approximately 1.8 million students are enrolled in 10,700 educational centers across various levels.
- Media supporting the government highlighted the event as a national celebration with students posing with national and FSLN flags.