Sitel, Convergys, Concentrix, and Accedo Technologies give first-hand accounts on the status of Nicaragua since the US issued its new travel warning.

Travel alerts and warnings can often cause reputational damage to established nations in the blink of an eye, resulting mostly from fear-induced speculation instead of hard facts. Tourism takes a hit, foreign investment deals can be shelved, and businesses start planning for the worst. But it’s often difficult to know exactly what is happening on the ground without first-hand accounts of the situation.

On June 29th, the U.S. State Department issued a new travel alert for the Central American nation of Nicaragua, warning its citizens to avoid visiting the country until later in the year. The warning was spurred on by “heightened sensitivity” surrounding the country’s upcoming presidential elections and the construction of the controversial interoceanic canal.

Fecha | Date: June 20, 2016

Fuente | Source: Nearshore Americas