The oil and mining sectors in Nicaragua have recently faced targeted actions by international authorities:
: In April 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned several entities and individuals, including the Vice Minister of Energy and Mines , for helping the Murillo-Ortega regime generate revenue. nicaraguan_oil_samples.7z
Historically and into 2026, Nicaragua has . It is entirely reliant on imports to meet its hydrocarbon demands. The oil and mining sectors in Nicaragua have
: Technical data from sample cylinders used to analyze crude oil properties. It is entirely reliant on imports to meet
: Data from historical wells in the Sandino or Miskito basins.
: The United States remains the largest source of crude petroleum imports as of 2024–2026.
: Internal documents related to the state-run oil company's joint ventures, such as those historically held with Venezuela. NICARAGUA: OIL PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS - CIA