# Nicaraguan economic and diplomatic promotion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-economic-and-diplomatic-promotion > Updated: 2026-09-16T22:09:27.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Nicaragua has engaged in various domestic and international efforts to promote its economic, social, and cultural developments. Domestically, the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism (INTUR) launched the ‘December in Nicaragua’ 2026 strategy to promote national destinations through cultural and gastronomic activities. Concurrently, the Nicaragua Emprende 2026 business fair in Managua focused on the digitalization of small businesses, attracting over 14,000 visitors. Internationally, Nicaraguan diplomatic representatives attended the MANIFIESTA 2026 International Solidarity Festival in Ostend, Belgium. During the event, officials presented information on national advancements in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, while addressing constitutional reforms and the right to political self-determination. The participation also included a cultural component titled ‘The Flavors of Resistance,’ which showcased Nicaraguan coffee production and farming cooperatives. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Nicaragua participates in MANIFIESTA 2026 festival in Belgium Nicaragua participated in the MANIFIESTA 2026 International Solidarity Festival in Ostend, Belgium, showcasing its economic progress, constitutional reforms, and coffee culture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-participates-in-manifiesta-2026-festival-in-belgium ### 2026-09-07: Nicaragua launches tourism and entrepreneurship strategies Nicaragua is launching the ‘December in Nicaragua’ tourism strategy and recently held the Nicaragua Emprende 2026 fair to promote small business digitalization and national destinations. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-entrepreneurship-events-held-in-colombia-and-chile --- Cite as: Nicaraguan economic and diplomatic promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-economic-and-diplomatic-promotion