Considerations

So this doesn't get lost in the discussion elsewhere:

From the US Embassy Newsletter:

but by a razor thin margin,, much closer than I (and I suspect most others) were expecting. I thought that there would be a small handful of points difference.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/15/17753410-venezuela-divided...

: "". . ..However, the New York Times reported that Maduro’s victory could see repairs made to the fractured relationship between Venezuela and the United States.

Another nice video from the folks at ProNicaragua, approximately 8 minutes.

When I first moved to Nicaragua there were two days each year where no VAT was required on purchases.

This was particularly helpful if one had to buy big ticket items like TVs, appliances, etc.

Does anyone remember what those days are called and when they occur?

Nicaragua clearly has a big future as a retirement destination for Usanos seeking a warm and less-expensive place to retire.

Many are already here, more come regularly, but the huge swell of ex-pats, from the US AND Euro countries that Costa Rica saw a few years back has eluded Nicaragua. Many things have changed recently:

The government is stable. We have Mr Ortega for another 5 years.

Infrastructure continues to be improved. Roads are being paved, electrical service is pushing further and further into the campo.

Pres-Hello- does anyone have information on rental prices in leon for a 2 bedroom apartment with furniture and air conditioning? I am in the very LOW income bracket, or does anyone know where to live in Nicaragua where there is a cooler climate?And any rental information about the cooler climate area or town? What areas are safe to live in nicaragua? I know that living in Managua is VERY DANGEROUS for sure. I just joined this site - Thank you to whomever is kind enough to take Their precious time to reply to me.

and an improving economy will boost every aspect of Nicaraguan tourism, mission, medical, and just the guy who wants to look at volcanoes; AND will eventually encourage more retirees to look at Nicaragua. The Hard Times might be over.

The US presidential election may have been won last night, to Nicaragua's benefit.

While the author admits this idea comes from scribbles on a cocktail napkin at Rancho Santana rather than a serious study, he does make some good points. It is from the Australian edition of The Daily Reckoning and looks at Nicaragua's economy vs. just the US food stamp program.

With most of our readers in the US, it is a useful data point for those who are concerned that Nicaragua is too Socialist to agree with their political views.

About 25% of the traffic on NL is from people in Nicaragua. The majority is from people in the US but there are also readers from all over the world. I thought it might be interesting for those who are considering Nicaragua but don't currently live here to hear why we are here.

better for Nicaragua? Obama or Romney?

As this horse race (Oh So Slowly) approaches the finish line the choice of candidate will have some impact on Nicaragua. Could this new presidency begin a "reset" of relations between Nicaragua and the US?

Thread http://www.nicaliving.com/node/20556 is about how you feel about the government enforcing laws that are already on the books. It is important and there are certainly some opinions. But, as we always do, a totally different topic has appeared in that discussion. This post is an attempt to give that new topic a place to live.

I am specifically talking about laws that may affect "us" more than the average Nicaraguan. We have recently seen:

1. Enforcement of customs regulations, e.g., confiscation of seeds being imported without permits.
2. Elimination of the $500 each six months allowance on imports duty-free.
3. The requirement to be physically present in Immigration when submitting applications for residency.
4. Not being able to register your car if you don't have a cédula.

A welcome change in tone:

http://www.nicaraguadispatch.com/news/2012/08/ambassador-powers-faces-we...

So we don't as of yet have a plan as to where we would ideally like to live in nicaragua. But just curious where you started your journey and why? Best city to acclimate to the customs and culture, etc

Within 3 weeks my Wife and I are finally making the permanent move to Matagalpa, we have bought a Finca, built a casa on the land, moved in, and have obtained our retiree CEDULA's.

Final stage is to get our household goods (no car) to the finca, we are using mudanzasmundiales.com , Managua.. I'm told they are good. but as usual, conflicting information prevails. Nica Consulate says no limit of value for the household goods tax exemption, others say the limit is $15000 or $20000.??? 40 foot container