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  "title": "Press Release: IMF to Close Resident Representative's Office in Nicaragua",
  "publication": "IMF News, March 30, 2016",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2015/09/14/01/49/pr16144",
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  "summary": "Press Release No. 16/144",
  "publishDate": "2016-03-30",
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      "heading": "Key announcement",
      "content": "- Press Release No. 16/144\n- Date: March 30, 2016\n- The International Monetary Fund will close its resident representative office in Managua effective August 1, 2016.\n- The Managua office has been headed by Mr. Juan Zalduendo."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Rationale and context",
      "content": "- Decision reflects Nicaragua’s success in maintaining macroeconomic stability and growth since the conclusion of the Enhanced Credit Facility supported program in 2011.\n- The Managua post has been maintained with IMF and local staff since 1995, including during various financial assistance programs.\n- The Fund underscores continued commitment to close cooperation and open dialogue with Nicaragua."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Operational implications and continuity",
      "content": "- The IMF will continue providing high quality policy advice and technical assistance through regular IMF staff visits.\n- The Fund expresses appreciation to the Nicaraguan people for their warm hospitality over the years."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Contact information",
      "content": "- IMF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT\n- Media Relations\n- E-mail: media@imf.org\n- Phone: 202-623-7100\n\nInternational Monetary Fund\n\n---\n\n\n References\n\n- Nicaragua and the IMF\n- Press Releases\n- PRESS CENTER\n- https://www.imf.org/en/home\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2015/09/14/01/49/pr16144"
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    "Published: March 30, 2016",
    "Press Release No. 16/144",
    "Date: March 30, 2016",
    "The International Monetary Fund will close its resident representative office in Managua effective August 1, 2016.",
    "The Managua office has been headed by Mr. Juan Zalduendo.",
    "Decision reflects Nicaragua’s success in maintaining macroeconomic stability and growth since the conclusion of the Enhanced Credit Facility supported program in 2011.",
    "The Managua post has been maintained with IMF and local staff since 1995, including during various financial assistance programs.",
    "The Fund underscores continued commitment to close cooperation and open dialogue with Nicaragua.",
    "The IMF will continue providing high quality policy advice and technical assistance through regular IMF staff visits.",
    "The Fund expresses appreciation to the Nicaraguan people for their warm hospitality over the years.",
    "IMF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT",
    "Media Relations",
    "E-mail: media@imf.org",
    "Phone: 202-623-7100",
    "[Nicaragua and the IMF](http://www.imf.org/external/country/NIC/index.htm)",
    "[Press Releases](https://www.imf.org/en/news/searchnews)",
    "[PRESS CENTER](http://presscenter.imf.org/)",
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