This is the Nicaragua portion of the report. For the full report please go to the original on the State Department website . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nicaragua has a highly centralized, authoritarian political system dominated by President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo Zambrana. Ortega’s Sandinista National Liberation Front party exercises total control over the …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 12 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Press Releases
MARCH 08, 2022 THE WHITE HOUSE STATEMENTS AND RELEASES On International Women’s Day, we recognize the achievements of women and girls in the United States and across the globe, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and recommit ourselves to the work that remains to deliver the full measure of equity, dignity, and opportunity due to all …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 8 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. (March 1, 2022) 9:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, and our First Lady and Second Gentleman, members of Congress and the Cabinet, Justices of the Supreme Court, my fellow Americans: Last year, COVID-19 kept us apart. This year, we’re finally together again. Tonight — (applause) — tonight …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 2 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The Embassy of the United States in Managua, Nicaragua, has a requirement for a Supplier/Contractor to provide FOOD SERVICES (Onsite Food Preparation and Service). The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, administrative support, direct labor personnel, logistics, training, and transportation required to conduct food service operations. Eligible Contractors are invited to submit a quote for …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 4 February, 2022 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 8, 2021 Nicaraguan President Ortega and Vice President Murillo have declared themselves the winners of national elections whose outcome has long been a foregone conclusion. The Ortega-Murillo government has deprived Nicaraguans of any real choice by dissolving all genuine opposition parties and imprisoning all the principal …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 8 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
November 7, 2021 What Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, orchestrated today was a pantomime election that was neither free nor fair, and most certainly not democratic. The arbitrary imprisonment of nearly 40 opposition figures since May, including seven potential presidential candidates, and the blocking of political parties from participation rigged …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 7 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State October 22, 2021 This week’s resounding vote at the Organization of American States (OAS) underscores that member states emphatically condemn President Ortega and Vice President Murillo’s undemocratic electoral process and ongoing repression. With 26 countries voting in favor and zero votes against, this latest OAS action demonstrates …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 22 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons This is the Nicaragua specific portion of the report. For the entire report please visit the 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report on the State Department’s website. NICARAGUA: Tier 3 The Government of Nicaragua does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Official Reports
Joint Statement on Nicaragua at the Human Rights Council Presented by the Nicaragua Core Group on behalf of 59 countries including the United States Statement as delivered by the Delegation of Costa Rica 47th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council June 22, 2021 I make this intervention on behalf of 59 countries, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 22 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 16, 2021 Yesterday, an overwhelming majority of Organization of American States (OAS) member states sent a clear message of support for the Nicaraguan people and their fight for free and fair elections, respect for human rights, and accountability. The resolution approved yesterday condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 16 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State June 9, 2021 The United States calls on President Ortega and the Nicaraguan government to immediately release presidential candidates Cristiana Chamorro, Arturo Cruz, Félix Maradiaga, Juan Sebastian Chamorro and other civil society and opposition leaders arrested in the past week, including in last night’s crackdown, which sent …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
June 9, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four individuals who support the Ortega regime — a regime that has undermined democracy, abused the human rights of civilians, enacted repressive laws with grave economic consequences, and tried to silence the independent news media. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
During this year’s Pride Month, we celebrate an important message: “You are Included.” The diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of the State Department community make our institution stronger and advance the goals of American diplomacy. Out of many, we are one. The Department has committed to increasing U.S. engagement on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
JUNE 01, 2021 PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS America’s diversity is and always has been the defining strength of our Nation — in every generation, our society, spirit, and shared ambitions have been refreshed by wave after wave of immigrants seeking out their American dream. Throughout our history, Caribbean Americans have brought vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and values …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 3 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2021 Tomorrow, the United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State March 8, 2021 Every year on March 8th, the United States joins the world in recognizing International Women’s Day by celebrating the leadership, strength, and courage of women and girls. The United States recognizes the reality that the equitable participation of women in social, political, and economic …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 3, 2021 On this World Wildlife Day, we recognize the importance of the world’s forests, which are home to 80 percent of the globe’s terrestrial biodiversity and contribute to the livelihoods of over one billion people. They also absorb nearly a third of all the planet-warming …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: News
February 24, 2021 Presidential Actions The suspension of entry imposed in Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), as extended by section 1 of Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: News
The White House February 3, 2021 This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 24, 2020 The Western Hemisphere is now a hemisphere of freedom, with the exception of a few remaining tinpot authoritarian regimes, such as Nicaragua. This week, the Ortega regime further isolated itself in the region by approving a law that could effectively prohibit Nicaraguans who stand for democracy from running …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 24 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Nicaragua Event: COVID-19 cases and deaths are on the rise in many countries. The U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens in Nicaragua to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to prevent contagion. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds U.S. citizens the safest way to celebrate the winter holidays it at home with …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 21, 2020 Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on Marvin Ramiro Aguilar Garcia, Walmaro Antonio Gutierrez Mercado, and Fidel de Jesus Dominguez Alvarez, pursuant to Executive Order 13851, “Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua.” These three individuals enable and …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Release December 21, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the Vice President of the Nicaraguan Supreme Court of Justice, Marvin Ramiro Aguilar Garcia; a Deputy of the National Assembly, Walmaro Antonio Gutierrez Mercado; and a Chief of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is deploying a Disaster-Assistance Response Team (DART) to respond to back-to-back hurricanes in Central America, where Hurricane Iota made landfall yesterday as a powerful Category 4 storm just two weeks after Hurricane Eta hit the same region. …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO November 9, 2020 Designation of Former President of Nicaragua Aleman Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption Today, I am announcing the public designation of former Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Aleman due to his involvement in significant corruption. In his …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 9, 2020 Today, the U.S. Government imposed sanctions on Ana Julia Guido Ochoa (Guido), Paul Oquist Kelley (Oquist), and Caja Rural Nacional (Caruna), pursuant to Executive Order 13851 (“Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua”). These individuals and this entity enable …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Release 10/09/2020 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Nicaraguan financial institution Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Credito Caja Rural Nacional RL, as well as Attorney General Ana Julia Guido De Romero and Secretary of the Presidency Paul Herbert Oquist …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 Despite the international community’s call for free and fair elections, Daniel Ortega is doubling down on repression and refusing to honor the democratic aspirations of the Nicaraguan people. Recent intensified attacks against political opposition figures and independent media in Nicaragua, including the use of …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Nicaragua’s Independence Day PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Nicaragua as you celebrate your 199th Independence Day. The Nicaraguan people have endured a difficult year. We support their desire to restore democracy through free …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
July 7, 2020 Due to the ongoing #COVID19 crisis, the U.S. Embassy has extended the suspension of routine visa appointments until further notice. This suspension includes appointments for immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications. Emergency visa applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Services for U.S. citizens are not affected by this suspension. For more information …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
Location: Nicaragua Event: AeroMexico and the Embassy of Mexico are arranging a repatriation charter flight from Managua to Mexico City on Friday, July 17, 2020. This flight is open to U.S. citizens. AeroMexico currently flies from Mexico City to Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Antonio, Miami, and Orlando. Tickets for this flight must be purchased …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Join U.S. Embassy Managua’s first-ever virtual Independence Day celebration! Friday, July 3, 2020 4:00 p.m. Managua | 6:00 p.m. EST On our Embassy Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/embusanic The event will feature remarks by Ambassador Kevin K. Sullivan, an exclusive concert by Latin Grammy award-winning band Flor de Toloache, and performances of the U.S. and Nicaraguan national anthems …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
As of March 17 the United States Embassy in Managua is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments, through at least April 1, 2020, in order to comply with Centers for Disease Control guidance to limit gatherings to less than 50 people. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Visas
Pulbished: August 12, 2019 Embassy of the United States, Managua, has a requirement for a LOCAL CONTRACTOR to provide Construction Services for Main Entrance Construction Upgrade – Booth and Drop Arm. You are invited to submit a quotation. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) consists of the following sections: Standard Form SF-18 Basic information, statement of work or specifications, drawings, and technical qualifications . Purchase Order Contract Clauses The Embassy plans to award a …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 12 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Sections & Offices
On July 2nd., embassy officials commemorated the 243rd. birthday of the United States. Guests included Government of Nicaragua officials, Civic Alliance, Church, the Military, student leaders, media, academics, private sector, and cultural communities. We celebrate the basic principles of our country among them a government of the people, by the people and for the people. …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 4 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Location: Managua Event: A pro-democracy march is expected to occur in Managua at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019 between the Embassy of Mexico and Metrocentro traffic circle. The Embassy has directed personnel to temporarily avoid this area. Additional demonstrations may occur with little or no notice. Please monitor local media for updates, and remember …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 26 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. OAS Ambassador, Carlos Trujillo intervention at OAS Permanent Council on April 26, 2019
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
April 17, 2019 “When Venezuela is free, and Cuba is free, and Nicaragua is free, this will become the first free hemisphere in all of human history” – President Donald J. Trump HOLDING THE CUBAN DICTATORSHIP ACCOUNTABLE: President Donald J. Trump is holding the Cuban regime accountable for its repression of the Cuban people. President …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 17 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Remarks as delivered Thank you, Colonel [Johnny] Lopez de la Cruz, for your kind introduction, and for the invitation to address the Bay of Pigs Veterans Association this afternoon. I am delighted to be here in Miami among such brave and distinguished company. If I could, I would like to ask …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 17 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Casa Piedra Vitacura, Chile April 12, 2019 MS GUAZZOTTI: Good afternoon. On behalf of the Chilean North American Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Chile, I would like to welcome you all to this important event in honor of the visit of the Secretary of State of the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 13 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE April 03, 2019 Nicaragua: Travel Advisory Remains Level 3 – Reconsider Travel The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Nicaragua on April 03, 2019. The Department continues to advise travelers to reconsider travel to Nicaragua. This replaces the previous Travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Safety & Security Messages
Calling all Entrepreneurs. Applications for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit are now available online at www.GES2019.org . The deadline has been extended to March 1. The United States and the Netherlands will co-host the ninth Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), June 4-5, 2019, in The Hague, Netherlands. GES is the preeminent annual gathering that convenes entrepreneurs, investors, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: entrepreneurship
Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor Ambassador John R. Bolton Delivers Remarks on the Trump Administration’s Policies in Latin America at Miami Dade College Miami, FL Thursday, November 1, 2018 Remarks as delivered Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Well, it’s a great pleasure, a great honor to be here today …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Speeches
BY NIKKI R. HALEY United Nations Ambassador In Venezuela, inflation is on track to hit one million percent. In Nicaragua, the government is shooting protestors in the streets. But there is overlooked good news in Latin America. Colombia, a country once plagued by violence, has just had the most peaceful and democratic election in its …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 6 August, 2018 | Topics: News
Location: Managua Rubenia Rotonda to Jean Paul Genie Rotonda Plaza de las Victorias to Jean Paul Genie Rotonda Event: There are calls for two demonstrations to take place today, July 21. The first march is expected to start at Rubenia Rotonda at 9:00 a.m. The second march is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 21 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Nicaragua on July 6, 2018. It was updated to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. government ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel. The Department continues to advise travelers to reconsider travel to Nicaragua. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on June 8, 2018. …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
Event: Demonstration in Managua Location: Managua, between the Metro-Centro Rotonda and Jean Paul Jean Paul Genie Rotonda. A demonstration is currently scheduled to take place on July 4, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. ending at 1:00p.m.U.S. Government personnel have been advised to avoid the affected areas while the demonstration is ongoing. A demonstration along the same …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Managua, Monumento Alexis (Plaza de Las Victorias) to Jean Paul Genie Rotonda Event: A march is currently scheduled to take place on June 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The route is expected to begin at Monumento Alexis (Plaza de Las Victorias) and end at Jean Paul Genie Rotonda. U.S. Government personnel have been advised to …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Monumento Alexis (Plaza de Las Victorias), to Jean Paul Genie Rotonda Event: A march is currently scheduled to take place on June 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The route is expected to begin at Monumento Alexis (Plaza de Las Victorias) and end at Jean Paul Genie Rotonda. U.S. Government personnel have been advised to avoid this …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Rotonda Jean Paul Genie Event: Demonstrations are currently scheduled at Jean Paul Genie Rotonda on June 21, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Government personnel have been advised to avoid this area while demonstrations are ongoing. The U.S. Embassy has also received reports that Government of Nicaragua security forces are stationed along Carretera Massaya. U.S. government personnel …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Throughout Nicaragua Event: Civil unrest throughout Nicaragua continues to impact U.S. Embassy operations and hours. The U.S. Embassy in Managua will be closed to the public on June 14, 2018 due to anticipated transport disruptions throughout the country associated with the planned national work stoppage (Paro). The U.S. Embassy will provide limited emergency consular …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Throughout Nicaragua Event: Continued civil unrest throughout Nicaragua impacts U.S. Embassy operations The U.S. Embassy in Managua will announce future closures to the public on our webpage and on our Facebook page, as well as via a Security Alert email to U.S. citizens enrolled with the Embassy. Please check the above webpage to ensure the Embassy …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Safety & Security Messages, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ________________________________ For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON February 24, 2018 Concerns for Democracy in Venezuela The United States respects the decision by Venezuelan opposition parties, most recently the Democratic Unity Roundtable, to reject President Maduro’s terms and conditions for April presidential elections. We reject ruling …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua informs U.S. citizens that the Embassy will close at 12:00pm on Friday, December 22 due to Government of Nicaragua closure and disruption of public transportation. For further information about contacting the Embassy or about security in Nicaragua: • See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 22 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News
The largest airplane in the U.S. Air Force’s inventory landed in Managua carrying 3 ambulances and 2 water tankers donated from American organization Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas, Inc. to the Nicaraguan Civil Volunteer Firemen Association. The donation is valued at $250,000
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 10 September, 2017 | Topics: News
Deputy Chief of Mission, Chad Cummins inaugurated the “Tecnología y Educación: acceso, integración y calidad” Forum in Bluefields. The forum’s main objective is to help Caribbean youth to gain skills and knowledge as they enter the labor force. José Adan Aguerri, president of COSEP was also present. Project “Aprendo y Emprendo,” present at the Forum, …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 18 August, 2017 | Topics: News
Remarks by the Vice President at the Panama Canal REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE AT THE PANAMA CANAL Cocoli Locks Panama City, Panama 2:48 P.M. UTC THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you. Thank you, Madame Vice President, for those gracious words, and for this warm welcome to Panama for me and my wonderful wife, …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 17 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Speeches
President Donald J. Trump, President Moon Jae-in, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met in Hamburg, Germany, on July 6 to discuss the serious and escalating threat posed by the nuclear and ballistic missile programs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The three leaders condemned the DPRK’s unprecedented launch, on July 4, of a …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 7 July, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Dogu’s Statement to the Press during AmCham – uniRSE Event March 20, 2017 I am very pleased to be with these two distinguished organizations and presidents to highlight the importance of corporate social responsibility for sustainable development. It is natural that the AmCham and uniRSE are working together to highlight best CSR practices by …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 20 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News, Speeches
Nicaragua is not currently part of the Visa Waiver Program. Reports of new countries being added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are false. The Department of Homeland Security, which administers the VWP in consultation with the Department of State, has not announced any new VWP entrants. The full list of countries whose citizens …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 10 February, 2017 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
Press Release United States Department of State Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson Bureau of Public Affairs August 1, 2016 Concerns Regarding Nicaraguan Democracy and Elections Estados Unidos se encuentra profundamente preocupado por las acciones del Gobierno de Nicaragua y de la Corte Suprema de Justicia que han cerrado los espacios democráticos …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Release THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2016 DR. JILL BIDEN TO TRAVEL TO CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Nicaragua, Peru, Argentina and Panama from June 19 through June 27, 2016, where she will engage government and civil society partners on issues …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 19 May, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases
A U.S. Coast Guard ship with search and rescue capabilities have already arrived at the site of the accident. Four more Department of Defense helicopters capable of over water search and rescue have been dispatched to Nicaragua.
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 25 January, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: assistance, coast guard
20 high school students selected from Nindiri, Masachapa, and Ciudad Sandino attended the opening of the eighth edition of College Horizons Outreach Program (CHOP VIII) at UNAN-Managua. CHOP is an educational opportunity for economically disadvantaged Nicaraguan high school students of indigenous and African descent. The scholarship program is for two and a half years and …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 19 December, 2015 | Topics: News
17 teachers from the Chichigalpa area completed the Pilot English Language Program (PELP) This program initiated with the idea to strengthen English skills for English language teachers, especially in rural areas of Nicaragua. After many months of intense training on grammar improvement, pronunciation exercises, focused learning techniques and hard work, these teachers received their completion …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 17 December, 2015 | Topics: News
Due to an unanticipated technical difficulty, the U.S. Visa Call Center number for Nicaragua, 2229-1999, is currently unavailable. We are working closely with our Call Center to get a replacement number as soon as possible. In the meantime, for assistance with non-immigrant and immigrant visas, please visit this website , where you will find information to answer most …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 1 December, 2015 | Topics: News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 26, 2015 The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a world-renowned research organization dedicated to the efficient and restorative use of natural resources, showcased U.S. Embassy Managua’s Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) along with five other federal projects in their most recent report for the General Services Administration …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 26 October, 2015 | Topics: News
On July 24, 2015, the Foundation for the Autonomy and Development of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua (FADCANIC), with the support of the U.S. Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, will launch in Puerto Cabezas the second phase of their mass media campaign titled: “Change Now, Let’s Do It!”, “Cambia ahora, Solo …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 22 July, 2015 | Topics: News
On July 8, 2015, the Foundation for the Autonomy and Development of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua (FADCANIC), with the support of the U.S. Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, will launch a second phase of the Mass Media Campaign titled: “Change Now, Let’s Do It!”, “Cambia ahora, Solo hazlo. ¡Detengamos la …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 30 June, 2015 | Topics: News
A group of Nicaraguan Fulbright Scholarship recipients visited the Embassy June 17 for their pre-departure briefing. This talented and gifted group of students will be doing Master’s degrees in U.S. universities for 2 years. They are fantastic “ambassador” for Nicaragua and for their fields of study. They will be going to different states and we …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 18 June, 2015 | Topics: News
With the support of the U.S. Embassy – Managua, the Institute for Strategic Studies and Public Policy (IEEPP), in partnership with the University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast (URACCAN), continues to strengthen local capacity for governance and community leadership in Bilwi and Siuna. Since April 27, 2015, fifty community leaders have …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 8 June, 2015 | Topics: News
The Foundation for the Autonomy and Development of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua (FADCANIC), with the support of the U.S. Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, recently began the second phase of a three-year grant project titled “Prevention of Youth Violence and Drug Abuse through Mass Media”. The project aims to create …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 11 May, 2015 | Topics: News
Between 20 and 22 April 2015, LTC Cris Simon and the Non-Governmental Organization Waves for Water went to rural communities in Chinandega (including Los Zorros, El Manzano and Padre Ramos) to distribute water filters and teach local residents in those communities how to use them. The filters were donated through a combined effort of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: News
Ambassador Powers threw out the first pitch in Managua to inaugurate the US Embassy, Fabretto, Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and 4H leadership training for youth through sports program in Nicaragua. The trainings took place in Managua, Somoto and Cusmapa. The youth enjoyed learning about Quickball, a faster version of baseball that emphasizes teamwork rather than …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: News
A group of university students and other guests representing Nicaraguan universities and the private sector were dozens of the more than 12000 participants in NASA’s annual Space Apps Challenge. The event, sponsored by UAM and the US Embassy, and held at the Centro Cultural Nicaraguense Norteamericano highlighted the importance of science for education. The International …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: News
Six officials from the United States government’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) are in Managua this week to train Nicaraguan government officials on how to search for and secure low-level radioactive materials. The team is here as part of the Radiological Security Program, which has partners in more than 100 countries and whose mission is …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 20 April, 2015 | Topics: News
With the support of the U.S. Embassy – Managua, the Institute for Strategic Studies and Public Policy – IEEPP, in partnership with the Nicaraguan Development Institute (INDE) Young Entrepreneurs Program, is educating and strengthening the leadership skills of 40 at-risk youth from Puerto Cabezas’s semi-urban communities. The youth began an 8-month training program on topics …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 14 April, 2015 | Topics: News
On March 20 fifteen U.S. higher education institutions visited Nicaragua to promote their academic programs for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, summer courses, English classes, and semester based exchange programs. The visiting commission highlighted their commitment to increasing international student enrollment and for furthering exchanges and alliances between Nicaraguan and U.S. universities. Currently there are over …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 30 March, 2015 | Topics: News
The Embassy hosted a three day meeting to discuss anti-gang and INL programming in the region. The office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) hosted the other members of the Regional Anti-gang Working Group from Central America and Mexico. The workshop included a visit to the Fenix Foundation, an INL partner working with …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 25 March, 2015 | Topics: News
Marta Youth, Deputy Chief of Mission, and RADM Marvin Corrales, Chief of the Nicaraguan Navy, visited the Eduardoño boat repair facility located in Managua on February 6, 2015. The facility was recently awarded a three-year contract to refurbish up to eight 38-foot Eduardoño-type boats for the Nicaraguan Navy. The NIC Navy confiscated these boats from …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 17 February, 2015 | Topics: News
In February, the Embassy teamed up with U.S. NGO Waves for Water to donate 170 water filter systems to the Monkey Point, Rama Cay and Brown Bank communities in the Caribbean coast. Members of the Defense Attache Office and the Office of Security Cooperation flew out to Bluefields and then traveled the rest of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 8 February, 2015 | Topics: News
With the support of the U.S. Embassy – Managua, the U.S. NGO Project Concern International (PCI) is implementing a comprehensive program addressing education, capacity building, and community development. As part of their POSsibilities program (Peace, Opportunity, Security), PCI partnered with the Nicaraguan Union for Corporate Social Responsibility (uniRSE) to train PCI’ staff and a group …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 5 February, 2015 | Topics: News
The Embassy partook with 140 college students of the Universidad Evangelica Nicaraguense Martin Luther King honoring the life and achievements of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., (1929–1968). The students learned of King’s activism and how his legacy is still alive today. The audience later engaged by signing “We Shall Overcome” before visiting the school …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 19 January, 2015 | Topics: News
Ambassador Powers presented the Thriive Social Impact Entrepreneur of the year award. Thriive provides micro-loans to small businesses. Unlike with traditional loans, however, entrepreneurs must repay their loan through providing a social good to their community. As a result, those loans help small businesses grow and create jobs and strengthen their communities. Since Thriive began …
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By U.S. Embassy Managua | 29 October, 2014 | Topics: News, Press Releases