The following lists events in the year 2017 in Nicaragua. Incumbents President: Daniel Ortega Vice President: Moises Omar Halleslevens Acevedo (until 10 January) Rosario Murillo (from 10 January) Events Ongoing since 2013 – The Nicaraguan protests 10 January – Rosario Murillo takes over as vice president, succeeding Moises Omar Halleslevens Acevedo. 25 March – Miss Nicaragua 2017 October – Hurricane Nate causes substantial damage. 30 November – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Siuna is established Deaths 8 June – Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, diplomat, politician and priest, Foreign Minister of Nicaragua and President of the United Nations General Assembly (b. 1933). See also List of years in Nicaragua References 2010s in Nicaragua Years of the 21st century in Nicaragua Nicaragua Nicaragua