Republic of Nicaragua

Diplomatic relations between Brazil and Nicaragua, established in 1906, have traditionally been close and friendly. In the 1980s, Brazil took part in the Contadora Support Group, within the context of efforts to promote peace in Central America. The first official visit of a Brazilian head of state to Nicaragua took place in 2007, during President Lula’s second term.

Technical cooperation, the main pillar of the bilateral relationship, is supported by the Basic Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Brazil and Nicaragua, in force since 2008.

Bilateral trade, amounting to about $136 million (2024), has shown a gradual resumption of growth after the Covid-19 pandemic. Brazilian exports have been concentrated in corn and various manufactured goods, while imports from Nicaragua have consisted mainly of metal scrap, energy distribution equipment, and cigars.

Chronology of bilateral relations

2023 – Visit to Brazil by Nicaragua’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Denis Moncada, for the inauguration ceremony of President Lula da Silva

2015 – Nicaragua confirms adoption of the Japanese-Brazilian standard (ISDB-T) for Digital TV

2011 – Visit to Brazil by Nicaragua’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Santos López

2010 – Visit to Brazil by President Daniel Ortega

2000 – Meeting between President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and President Arnoldo Alemán in San José, Costa Rica

1986 – Visit to Brazil by President Daniel Ortega on the occasion of the 1st Latin American and Caribbean Summit

1953 – The Brazilian Legation in Nicaragua is elevated to the status of Embassy

1950 – Creation of the Brazilian Legation in Nicaragua

1937 – Creation of the Brazilian Legation in Central America, headquartered in Guatemala City

1906 – Creation of the Brazilian Legation in Havana, also responsible for relations with Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama