Nicaragua forecasts healthy economy this year

Nicaraguan business leaders and government officials said they are optimistic about the country's economy this year.

Exports are seen generating $2.78 billion, 6 percent more than in 2013, according to central bank head Ovidio Reyes.

The country's investment promotion agency, ProNicaragua, said foreign direct investment this year could reach $1.8 billion, after having reached $1.5 billion last year.



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