Visiting the U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua was an exciting experience. This was my first time ever visiting a U.S. Embassy. Ambassador Paul Trivelli and officials from the public affairs, political affairs, and economic affairs offices made time to meet with our delegation to give us an on the ground perspective on U.S. – Nicaraguan relations.
We learned that the U.S. has a long standing supportive relationship with Nicaraguan and that relations between the countries are good. Since 1990, the U.S. has provided nearly $2 billion in support for debt relief, disaster recovery, and promoting political participation and transparency, and election support. The U.S. enjoys a very high approval rating from Nicaraguans.
The countries have partnered in efforts to promote business in Nicaragua and reduce government corruption, human trafficking, and international narcotics trade through a defacto power sharing agreement.
We were not permitted to take photos at the Embassy or in the Embassy. But, we did get a picture of the sign when entering the parking lot. And, Marianne decided it was a good idea to take a picture of the seal on the building from the van- security did not think the same way as Marianne- she had to put the camera away.
