Nicaragua
CENTRAL AMERICA: CAFTA ratification remains distant
The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) was signed on Friday by Costa Rica, El...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: High oil prices cause fiscal woes
As a net importer of crude oil, Central America has been hit by the rise in world oil prices,...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA/MEXICO: Summit fails to make progress
The leaders were anxious to allay fears of a waning commitment to cooperation and development...
Central AmericaNICARAGUA: Judicial reform faces congressional battle
Aleman's detention is an attempt by the Sandinista opposition to break the Liberals' current...
NicaraguaNICARAGUA: New party seeks middle ground
A new Liberal party came into existence on February 8. The formation of the new party is evidence...
NicaraguaCENTRAL AMERICA: Costa Rica agreement finalises CAFTA
On January 25, Costa Rica finalised a free trade agreement with the United States. All five...
Costa RicaNICARAGUA: Debt forgiveness may encourage investment
Nicaragua on January 22 was formally accepted for debt relief under the highly indebted poor...
NicaraguaPROSPECTS 2004: Optimistic outlook for Central America
Central American governments are hoping that a free trade accord with the United States will...
