Opposition media considered that the measure seeks to accentuate political control by the government of Daniel Ortega and prevent the work of journalists and documentalists who visit the country.
Last October, the National Assembly passed a law stipulating that the National Cinematheque you will have to approve all film production still from the pre-production phase.
“The traveler must obtain, prior to entering the national territory, an ‘Aval’ from the National Cinematheque, which will be presented to the customs authority,” indicates the circular published on the DGA website (www.dga.gob.ni).
He adds that “the customs authority will proceed to record the income of this type of goods in it temporary import regime with re-export in the same state of the customs computer system”.
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Travel to Nicaragua
“The traveler at the time of entering the country, can only enter as part of his luggage, a photographic apparatus and a long-sighted glass. Quantities greater than those allowed will be subject to compliance with tax obligations applicable”, indicates the circular.
In the same circular, the DGA said that night vision binoculars are prohibited because in Nicaragua they are from exclusive use of the army and the police.
Source: Ambito
