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 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
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.
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 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.
The vice president of the United States will meet with isthmus leaders during his visit to Costa Rica on March 29 and 30.
The Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias, summoned his counterparts from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. He announced that he will also invite the prime minister of Belize and the winner of next Sunday’s presidential elections in El Salvador.