Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Spain Expels Nicaraguan Ambassador in Diplomatic Dispute
Spain and Nicaragua are in a diplomatic dispute.
Spain has expelled Nicaragua's ambassador and another diplomat.
This happened after Nicaragua expelled Spain's ambassador and his deputy.
The two countries have had tense relations for years.
Spain criticizes Nicaragua's government for treating opposition figures and media badly.
The European Union has sanctions against Nicaragua because of this.
Spain wants to keep good relations with Nicaragua but is taking this action because of Nicaragua's move.
Both countries have had diplomatic issues before, like in 2021 when Spain recalled its ambassador.
The Spanish ambassador in Nicaragua was appointed just last December.
Nicaragua hasn't explained why they expelled the Spanish diplomats.
Spain expelled Nicaragua's ambassador and another diplomat on January 26, 2024.
This action was in response to Nicaragua expelling Spain's ambassador and deputy.
Relations between the two countries have been strained for years due to Spain's criticism of Nicaragua's government.
Spain recalled its ambassador to Nicaragua for consultations in 2021, with relations later reset in 2023.
The Spanish ambassador in Nicaragua, Sergio Farre, was appointed in December 2023.
- Who
- Spain and Nicaragua
- What
- Expulsion of ambassadors and diplomats
- When
- January 26, 2024
- Where
- Madrid and Managua
- Why
- Reciprocal action following Nicaragua's expulsion of Spanish diplomats
- Countries Involved
- Spain and Nicaragua
- Date of Expulsion
- January 26, 2024
- Reason for Expulsion
- Reciprocal action
- Spanish Ambassador in Nicaragua
- Sergio Farre
- Previous Diplomatic Friction
- 2021 recall of Spanish ambassador
- Current Relations Status
- Strained
- EU Sanctions
- Tied to human rights and democratic backsliding