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Viewing cable 08MANAGUA278, NICARAGUAN AMBASSADOR CRUZ ADDRESSES AMCHAM

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08MANAGUA278 2008-03-07 21:36 2011-06-23 08:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Managua
VZCZCXRO9155
RR RUEHLMC
DE RUEHMU #0278/01 0672136
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 072136Z MAR 08
FM AMEMBASSY MANAGUA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 2207
INFO RUEHZA/WHA CENTRAL AMERICAN COLLECTIVE
RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHINGTON DC
RUCPDOC/DEPT OF COMMERCE WASHINGTON DC
RUEHLMC/MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORP WASHDC
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MANAGUA 000278 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
SENSITIVE 
 
STATE PASS TO OPIC 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ETRD ECON EINV PGOV NU
SUBJECT: NICARAGUAN AMBASSADOR CRUZ ADDRESSES AMCHAM 
 
REF: A. MANAGUA 0274, B. MANAGUA 0059 
 
Summary 
------- 

1. (SBU) Nicaraguan Ambassador to the United States Arturo Cruz 
highlighted cooperation between the United States and Nicaragua on 
arms control, property rights, investment, and foreign assistance in 
a recent presentation for Nicaraguan businesspersons.  Cruz believes 
maintaining close, personal relationships between President Ortega 
and senior U.S. officials, many of whom Cruz claims harbor deep 
sympathy for Ortega, is critical to managing these sometimes 
difficult issues.  Our view is that Ortega likely sees this 
communication with senior U.S. officials as a way to show 
Nicaraguans that the United States has somehow given its stamp of 
approval to the FSLN administration. 
 
Only Big Countries Matter 
------------------------- 

2. (SBU) Nicaraguan Ambassador to the United States Arturo Cruz 
reflected on his first year in Washington, D.C., during remarks 
delivered March 4 at a lunch organized by the American Chamber of 
Commerce of Nicaragua (AmCham).  Cruz began by sharing his 
perspective on U.S. foreign policy formulation.  He concluded that 
the United States has no clear foreign policy toward Latin America, 
but rather defines relationships with key countries such as Brazil, 
Mexico, and Colombia within a broader global context. 
 
Venezuela 
--------- 

3. (SBU) Cruz then moved to the specifics of the U.S. - Nicaraguan 
relationship, highlighting his objectives as Ambassador in managing 
trouble spots and providing U.S. officials with accurate information 
on Nicaragua.  On Nicaragua's alliance with Venezuela, the 
importance of which he said U.S. officials underestimate, Cruz 
believes that Nicaragua is simply acting in the interest of the 80% 
of the population that survives on $2/day or less.  Development 
funds available through ALBANISA (the Venezuelan - Nicaraguan joint 
venture established for the import of Venezuelan oil) are available 
for immediate disbursement to poverty alleviation programs, he 
explained. 
 
Cooperation with the United States 
---------------------------------- 

4. (SBU) Cruz told the crowd that Nicaragua has made it a priority 
to maintain a positive relationship with the United States.  He 
mentioned negotiations on man portable air defense systems (MANPADS) 
as an example of cooperation between the United States and Nicaragua 
to work through difficult issues.  He highlighted the Millennium 
Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact for Leon and Chinandega and 
Peace Corp programs as examples of successful cooperation.  Cruz 
also emphasized his role in promoting investment in Nicaragua, and 
he claimed to meet regularly with potential investors.  Cruz 
described himself as a "problem solver" for U.S. businesses facing 
difficulties in Nicaragua, working with Managua-based government 
officials.  Cruz was careful to distinguish between those who 
support his approach to facilitating investment, such as 
Presidential Delegate for Investment Alvaro Baltodano, and unnamed 
Nicaraguan officials who do not.  On property issues, Cruz is 
confident that the United States will again issue a waiver to 
Section 527 of the 1994/5 Foreign Assistance Act.  However, he 
believes U.S. and Nicaraguan officials must reach a new 
understanding on the criteria used to evaluate property claims (Ref 
A). 
 
The Value of Personal Relationships 
----------------------------------- 

5. (SBU) Throughout his presentation, Cruz emphasized the importance 
of personal relationships with senior U.S. government officials.  In 
particular, he highlighted his belief that President Ortega 
maintains strong personal relationships with Secretary of Commerce 
Gutierrez, MCC Director Danilovich, Health and Human Services 
Secretary Leavitt, and Overseas Private Investment Corporation 
President and CEO Mosbacher.  Cruz believes that a personal 
connection with Ortega facilitates constructive exchanges on 
sometimes contentious issues. 
 
6. (SBU) Cruz told the audience that Ortega's good relationships 
with these senior U.S. officials are based on trust, "because they 
understand that when Ortega commits to something, he follows 
through."  He suggested that many U.S. political leaders harbor deep 
sympathy for Ortega and therefore exhibit patience for his rhetoric. 
 Cruz hinted that Ortega would likely begin to moderate his rhetoric 
now that elections are behind him, and he also applauded the U.S. 
Government's "moderate, intelligent approach" to the bilateral 
relationship.  He reported that U.S. Ambassador Designate to 
Nicaragua Robert Callahan has been specifically tasked by senior 
U.S. officials to develop a deep, personal relationship with Ortega. 
Cruz announced that Department of Commerce official Walter Bastian 
will lead an interagency delegation in the coming months to address 
issues of competitiveness in Nicaragua. [Note: Cruz may be referring 
to Post's as-yet unfunded BFIF proposal to host a competitiveness 
seminar in Managua in May (Ref B).  End note.] 
 
Conclusion and Comment 
---------------------- 

7. (SBU) Cruz dodged difficult questions on the deterioration of 
democratic institutions and the government's pressure-laden 
negotiating tactics with U.S. company Esso.  He went to great 
lengths to highlight positive relations with the United States, 
especially on a personal level between Ortega and senior U.S. 
officials.  The importance of personal relationships for President 
Ortega is something we have heard from other sources as well.  In 
particular, Cruz's remarks confirm that Ortega believes he has a 
special connection with Commerce Secretary Gutierrez; this, in part, 
fuels expectations that Secretary Gutierrez will visit Nicaragua 
this year.  Our view is that Ortega likely sees this communication 
with senior U.S. officials as a way to show Nicaraguans that the 
United States has somehow given its stamp of approval to the FSLN 
administration. 
 
TRIVELLI