Nicaragua’s Corn Islands embody a layered, turbulent history – including clashes among the Kukras, Miskitos, Europeans, and pirates.
A Brief History: The islands were described by Alexander Olivier Esquemeling in The Buccaneers of America, a period when England used pirates and buccaneers to counter Spanish and Portuguese influence. Pirates settled along this coast extensively, forming a network linked to colonial trade, exploration, and British protectorates. The British established settlements and introduced traders and missionaries from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Cotton production soon flourished, with Liverpool becoming the primary destination for exports… Click here to read the full article!