List of ambassadors of Spain to Nicaragua
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| Ambassador of Spain to Nicaragua | |
|---|---|
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Incumbent since 4 March 2026Vacant | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretariat of State for Ibero-America | |
| Style | The Most Excellent |
| Residence | Managua |
| Nominator | The Foreign Minister |
| Appointer | The Monarch |
| Term length | At the government's pleasure |
| Precursor | Ambassador of Spain to Central America |
| Inaugural holder | Gaspar Sanz y Tovar |
| Formation | 1950 |
| Website | Mission of Spain to Nicaragua |
The ambassador of Spain to Nicaragua is the official representative of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Nicaragua. In January 2026, the Nicaraguan government expelled several Spanish diplomats, including the ambassador and the second chief of mission. Since then, the chargé d'affaires a.i. is Alejandro Robles Monsalve, secretary of the embassy.[1]
Spain sent is first diplomatic representatives to Central America in the 1850s, with a unique ambassador to the whole region. The ambassador to Central America was responsible for establishing diplomatic relations with the newly formed republics of the region. In the case of Nicaragua, it was one of the first Central American countries to establish ties with Spain with the signing of a treaty of peace, friendship and recognition in 1850. In 1920, the minister to El Salvador assumed also the Nicaragua–Spain relations until 1939, when the first independent minister of Spain to Nicaragua was appointed.[2] In October 1950, the legation was elevated to the rank of embassy.[3]
The last few years have been marked by tensions between the governments of both countries. While Spain does not recognize the legitimacy of the Nicaraguan government, Nicaragua has repeatedly accused Spain of interfering in its internal affairs. As a result, several ambassadors and other diplomats from both countries have been expelled or recalled.[4][1]