{"threatLevel": "Level 3: Reconsider Travel", "description": "
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
\nReconsider travel to Nicaragua due to limited healthcare availability and arbitrary enforcement of laws. Exercise increased caution in Nicaragua due to crime, and wrongful detentions.
\nCountry Summary: The government of Nicaragua arbitrarily enforces laws for political purposes. Throughout Nicaragua, government officials and law enforcement continue to target those opposed to the rule of President Ortega. The government and its affiliated groups have been reported to:
\nU.S. citizens have reported being subject to this treatment. U.S. citizen residents of Nicaragua also report increased scrutiny of alleged political speech and additional scrutiny by immigration officials.
\nThe Department has determined the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the Government of Nicaragua exists.
\nTravelers should exercise increased caution and be alert to the risks of crime, including violent crimes such as sexual assault and armed robbery.
\nPoor infrastructure in parts of the country limits the Embassy’s ability to assist U.S. citizens in emergencies. U.S. government personnel may be subject to restrictions on their movements at any time.
\nRead the country information page for additional information on travel to Nicaragua.
\nIf you decide to travel to Nicaragua:
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