Sep 15, 2022 · Alongside partners and international organizations, including the Organization of American States and the United Nations, the United States has denounced violations of Nicaragua’s international obligations and called on the regime to change course.

Friendly bilateral relations now exist between Nicaragua and the United States. However, in the 19th and 20th centuries, tensions were high and American intervention was frequent.

Feb 29, 2024 · U.S. assistance to Nicaragua promotes strengthening of democratic governance, citizen security, and economic prosperity. President Ortega’s brutal repression has led to a major economic recession, significantly affecting long-term growth prospects for Nicaragua.

10 hours ago · Constitutional reforms proposed by Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega to further consolidate power by extending his control over other parts of government won final approval on Thursday, after a ...

Mar 18, 2023 · U.S.-Nicaragua links began unraveling more than a decade ago as it became clear that Ortega — a former rebel who fought another Nicaraguan dictator — wouldn’t leave the presidency. Relations...

Find information on visas, education and cultural exchange programs, passports, assistance, employment and news from the U.S. diplomatic mission in Nicaragua. Meet the Chargé d'Affaires, Kevin O'Reilly and his team, and their activities and messages.

Apr 26, 2024 · Nicaragua, a Central American country bordering Honduras and Costa Rica, is experiencing significant political repression under the authoritarian rule of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo.

Description | Tens of thousands of Nicaraguans have fled Nicaragua for the United States due to economic stagnation worsened by political crisis. Nicaragua is vulnerable to natural disasters that increase economic instability and irregular migration.

Jan 22, 2019 · The United States continues to call on the Nicaraguan government to protect universal human rights and has repeatedly expressed its intention to continue to support civil society and promote human rights in Nicaragua.

May 15, 2024 · The United States on Wednesday imposed visa restrictions on more than 250 members of the Nicaraguan government and levied sanctions on three Nicaraguan entities in retaliation for "repressive...