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The United States is Nicaragua’s largest trading partner, the source of roughly one-quarter of Nicaraguan imports and the destination for approximately two-thirds of Nicaraguan exports. Investors, however, should be extremely cautious about doing business in Nicaragua. An ongoing political and economic crisis, inadequate rule of law, political instability, reputational risk, and the arbitrary enforcement of government regulations remain significant challenges to U.S. companies in Nicaragua.
Embassy Telephone: +(505) 2252-7100
Embassy Fax: +(505) 2252-7250
E-mail: ManaguaEcon@state.gov
Counselor, Economic and Commercial Affairs
Ryan Reid
USDA
Tel. (505) 2252-7100, ext. 7621 and 7153
Email: AgManagua@fas.usda.gov
The Foreign Agricultural Service
Tel. (505) 2252-7100, ext. 7621 and 7153
Email: AgManagua@fas.usda.gov
Information on programs can be also obtained at http://www.fas.usda.gov
Contact the SelectUSA Office Today
To know more about SelectUSA and its services, visit SelectUSA.gov or call +1 (202) 482-6800.
Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.
Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.
These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.
The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.
The Embassy of the United States of America in Managua, Nicaragua, invites you to submit a proposal for Locally Employed Staff Health Insurance Coverage. The Embassy encourages prospective offerors to offer off-the-shelf plans that meet at least the minimum benefit levels required in this solicitation.
Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.
The 2015 Country Commercial Guide, updated yearly, presents a comprehensive overview of the commercial environment in Nicaragua. Sections include the Investment Climate Statement and an analysis of Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment.
U.S. citizens should be aware of the risks of purchasing real estate in Nicaragua and should exercise extreme caution before committing to invest in property. Please bear in mind that property cases in Nicaragua are under the jurisdiction of Nicaraguan authorities.
The protection of intellectual property rights is a key priority for the United States. IP crimes cost businesses and governments billions of dollars every year, discourage innovation and research, and even put human and animal life in danger. Many people are unaware of pirating operations’ links to organized crime and terrorism, accidents caused by counterfeit car parts and airplane parts, deaths and injuries caused by counterfeit medicines, and damages to crops and the environment caused by pirated agrochemicals.
Please call: 2252-7104
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 2252-7100 or 8768-7100
Outside of Nicaragua: 011 505 2252-7104; 011 505 2252-7100; 011 505 8768-7100
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