Nicaragua and DR-CAFTA

Robert Callahan, U.S. Ambassador in Nicaragua, added that the Central American country currently has a positive trade balance of $1.078 with the U.S.

Additionally, exports to the North American country have increased 71% in the past five years, from $1.170 million in 2005 to $2.012 million in 2010.

To gain more from the treaty, Nicaragua needs more financing, specially for small and medium companies, argued Alvaro Baltodano, Investment Delegate for the President.

Source: elnuevodiario.com.ni

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