AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoForeign Investment: Nearly 2,000 Chinese businesses have reportedly opened in Nicaragua since the free-trade agreement took effect in 2024, mostly in commerce, with some in free-zone manufacturing. Official Chinese investment totaled $29.3 million in 2025, just 1.9% of Nicaragua’s net foreign investment. Sugar and Renewable Energy: Colombian producer Ingenio Mayagüez has sold its Nicaraguan sugar and renewable-energy operations to a Panamanian company, marking a change in ownership for the assets. Construction: Nicaragua’s construction sector grew 4.4% year over year in July 2026, trailing El Salvador and Costa Rica, according to regional economic data. Creative Industries: Nicaragua Diseña’s 15th edition brought together 60 local designers, 23 international designers and more than 50 brands in Managua, highlighting the country’s fashion and design businesses. Public Spending: Nicaragua has allocated 65% of its 2027 budget to poverty reduction, a major commitment shaping public spending and social services.
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