economy
November 7, 2025
Laureano Ortega presenta en China la Ley de Zonas Económicas: promete cero impuestos a nuevos inversores
El asesor presidencial de la dictadura llevó la propaganda oficial a Zhengzhou, donde se celebra la Cumbre China-América Latina
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's government, represented by Laureano Ortega, presented a new Law of Special Economic Zones to Chinese investors.
- The law offers complete tax exonerations for companies that set up operations in Nicaragua for the duration of their presence.
- This measure is presented as a way to offset the potential suspension of Nicaragua from the DR-Cafta trade agreement by the United States.
- The law was fast-tracked and approved unanimously by the National Assembly, including exemptions on VAT, income tax, and municipal taxes.
- Critics believe the law will not replace the US market and may lead to a dual economy favoring Chinese investors and regime affiliates.
- Nicaragua's trade with China, despite a free trade agreement, has seen increasing imports and limited exports.