Drapeau du Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Political and Economic relations

Date of update: April 02nd 2026 Information still valid as of today's date

Political relations

In the 1980s, France refused to align with the policy of blockades and support for the “Contras”, counter-revolutionary groups supported by the United States.

There have been no bilateral political visits since 2018. France called for the release of arbitrarily detained persons in compliance with human rights and fundamental freedoms and for rule of law to be restored in the country.

On 15 December 2021, France delivered 827,190 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Nicaragua as part of the COVAX mechanism.

Economic relations

Trade between France and Nicaragua is limited: in 2021, France had a trade deficit of €26 million, with €35 million in imports, over half of which was from fishery products (prawns), and €8.9 million in exports.

Exports from France to Nicaragua: €8.9 million in 2021
French imports from Nicaragua: €35 million in 2021

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