Nicaraguan_oil_samples.7z May 2026

: The United States remains the largest source of crude petroleum imports as of 2024–2026.

: In late 2025, President Daniel Ortega accused the U.S. of using military operations in the Caribbean as a "farce" to seize control of regional oil, specifically targeting Venezuelan reserves. The "Nicaraguan Oil Samples" File nicaraguan_oil_samples.7z

: Although exploration wells have been drilled in the Sandino and Miskito basins, upstream activities have largely stalled, with major players like Equinor previously pulling out. Recent Sanctions and Geopolitical Context : The United States remains the largest source

: Technical data from sample cylinders used to analyze crude oil properties. upstream activities have largely stalled

: 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