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Nicaragua

Nicaragua · NIC · North America

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Nicaragua is a Central American nation facing significant political and economic challenges under an authoritarian regime. Its economy relies on agriculture, remittances, and light manufacturing, but is hampered by international sanctions and limited foreign investment.

Leadership

Daniel Ortega

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential republic (authoritarian)

Rosario Murillo

Denis Moncada Colindres

Iván Acosta

Economy

GDP

$19.0B

GDP per Capita

$2.7K

GDP Growth

+2.5%

Inflation

6.0%

Unemployment

5.5%

AgricultureManufacturingRemittancesTourism

Trade

Key Exports

CoffeeBeefGoldSugarPeanutsSeafood

Key Imports

Petroleum productsMachineryVehiclesFoodConsumer goods

Top Partners

USAEl SalvadorMexicoCosta RicaVenezuela

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