Following the departure of US diplomatic staff from Nicaragua at the worst moment of the socio-political crisis, the US government has now announced that it has authorized the return of the embassy staff and their families to Managua.
The crisis in which Nicaragua has been immersed since last April has negatively affected the country in multiple ways, including the irregularity with which the US diplomatic corps works.This was evident when, in mid-May, the US Embassy reported that it would not be processing routine applications for nonimmigrant visas, and that due to unstable security conditions, it would reduce the hours of service provided to the public.See "Nicaragua: US suspends visa issuance"
The Guatemalan government intends to improve strategies to promote trade, investment, tourism, culture and cooperation between the two countries.
The main products that Guatemala exports to Turkey are bananas, cardamom and coffee, while the main imported from the European countryare iron and steel, yarns and thread, and plastic materials, among others.
The attendance of the president of the rebellious Chinese island to the inauguration of President Ortega and visits to the countries of northern Central America could have profound geopolitical significance.
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It is not only the importance of Taiwan for Central Americans in terms of trade and financial assistance to governments in the area.The visit of President Tsai Ing-wen could be related to the turmoil of the global political status quo that will surely arise with the new US government
There is an imperative need for Guatemala to table a clear strategic relationship with China, not only in terms of trade, but also fundamentally at the political level.
From the Publication entitled "Economic Policy, Trade and Investment by Guatemala in the PRC: strategy in the short, medium and long term" by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC):
The convulsions in Venezuela should not be seen as merely a political issue, but also from the point of view of the economic insecurity it creates in the region.
The effects of the crisis in Venezuela are not only reflected in the economy but spread quickly to the rest of the continent, particularly in countries with the most trade and economic ties.
The country is aiming to strengthen links with the region, support integration and increase economic, scientific and technological cooperation.
From a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama:
Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin, and the Secretary General of the Central American Integration System (SICA), Hugo Martinez, signed as part of the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, an agreement which formalizes Colombia's admission as an observer of this regional organization.
As part of the campaign launched by the administration of Pérez Molina so that Guatemala can be admitted to the Pacific Alliance, the visa requirements for Colombians and Peruvians to enter the country have been removed.
From a press release by the Guatemalan Government:
The elimination of visa requirements for citizens of Colombia and Peru for entry into Guatemala, is one of the proposals of President Otto Perez Molina given during participation this Thursday of the VII Summit of the Pacific Alliance in Cali, Colombia.
The diplomatic mission will be concurrently accredited to Central America, and the announced purpose is the narrowing of trade and diplomatic relations with the region.
A statement on Guatemala.gob.gt reads:
The secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco, Youssef Amrani, announced that for the first time this country will establish an embassy in Guatemala, due to the geographical and strategic position that is our nation.
The Ministry of Finance in Guatemala has signed agreements to exchange tax information with Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
These agreements are aimed at facilitating the exchange of information in order to better control the fiscal responsibilities of individuals and companies in Guatemala and those countries.
The Guatemalan government sent Ambassador Ángela Garoz back to Tegucigalpa, after being recalled on June 28, 2009.
Haroldo Rodas, Guatemalan Chancello, explained that she resumed her diplomatic duties on Monday.
An article by Proceso.hn states that “Rodas clarified that Guatemala ‘never’ broke diplomatic relations with Honduras, by that their Ambassador was recalled for consultation, as a ‘diplomatic measure’ against the destitution of Honduran ex president Manuel Zelaya.
The Government of Guatemala will recognize Porfirio Lobo as the legitimate president of Honduras once he is sworn in.
Álvaro Colom, Guatemalan head of state, announced that he will receive president-elect Porfirio Lobo in his Presidential Residence tomorrow.
"Carlos Amador, president of the Guatemalan Exporters Association (Agexport), ... assured that recognizing Lobo is crucial to resume the regional integration and competitiveness agenda", reported Prensalibre.com.
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua eliminated the entry visa requirement for the Dominican Republic.
The act is part of the integration process being carried out by the four countries known as the CA-4, and it seeks to promote tourism and trade between the five countries.
According to Proceso Digital, the measure was passed as an act of reciprocity because the Dominican Republic "has allowed Central American nationals to enter without a visa for years."
President Obama will have a meeting exclusively with Central American leaders in Trinidad and Tobago on April 19.
The meeting between the presidents will be held immediately after the Summit of the Americas, according to a press release by the First Lady of Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, in an article published in Ticotimes.net.
Journalist Tim Rogers wrote: "The United States Embassy in Managua confirmed the meeting with Obama, indicating that the invitation from the White House to meet with the Central American Presidents was extended via the acting President of SICA (System of Central American Integration), Daniel Ortega."
The US Vice President promised to listen to the problems of Central America, but nothing more
Inaugurating a new era in US relations with the region, Vice President Joseph Biden showed the willingness of the new US administration to listen to Central American governments, but he made it clear that the priority is to restore the economy of the country to the north, insisting that this is the best way to help the economy of these countries.