Nicaragua and United States
Nicaragua scores 15/100 toward United States (aggressive rhetoric, bans), while United States scores 10/100 back.
Nicaragua toward United States
Nicaragua actively opposes US policy, evidenced by its legal challenges against the US at international courts and its rhetoric accusing the US of dictatorship, indicating severed ties and aggressive diplomatic hostility.
United States toward Nicaragua
The US imposes new sanctions and a sanctions bill targeting Nicaragua's economy and military, while condemning its constitutional reforms, demonstrating aggressive economic coercion and severed diplomatic engagement.
Recent coverage
- USA announces new sanctions on Nicaragua after the constitutional reform that restricts elections - Demócrata Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-09-02
- Responding to the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship’s Legislative Sham - U.S. Embassy In Nicaragua (.gov) Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-09-02
- U.S. Condemns Nicaragua’s Constitutional Overhaul, Calls for Economic Sanctions - Forth.News Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-09-02
- Nicaragua’s Fight for Palestine: From Defying the U.S. to Challenging Germany at the World Court - roundtable.io Google News: Germany + Palestine, 2026-08-18
- U.S. Senators Target Nicaragua’s Gold Industry and Military in New Sanctions Bill - Confidencial Nicaragua Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-08-15
- Rising oil import bill keeps China from overtaking the U.S. as Nicaragua's top import supplier - La Prensa - Noticias de Nicaragua y el mundo Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-08-05
- DW News. . As Nicaragua drifts further from democratic governance, we ask Latin America research professor Evan Ellis whether the country can prosper by shifting its focus from the United States to China. #dwgeopolitics - facebook.com Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-07-29
- U.S. warns Nicaragua following Ortega’s remarks on future Elections - سانا Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-07-22
- A Call to Action: Addressing the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship’s Vow to Abolish Elections - U.S. Embassy In Nicaragua (.gov) Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-07-21
- Rubio excoriates Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega over plan to scrap elections - Washington Examiner Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-07-21
- Despite U.S. Hybrid Warfare and Sanctions, Nicaragua’s Socialist Government is Building Infrastructure and Providing Services at Impressive Rate - Pressenza - International Press Agency Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-07-10
- Russia Confirms Military Advisers in Nicaragua as U.S. Raises Security Concerns - La Prensa - Noticias de Nicaragua y el mundo Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-06-25
- U.S. Targets Nicaragua in Anti-Tyranny Push - 조선일보 Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-06-10
- Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship - U.S. Embassy In Nicaragua (.gov) Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-06-08
- Updated Nicaragua Travel Advisory (May 15, 2026) - U.S. Embassy In Nicaragua (.gov) Google News: Nicaragua, 2026-05-15