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The recognition of South Ossetia by Nicaragua triggered immediate reactions from other countries involved in the dispute over the status of South Ossetia.

Georgia responded to Nicaragua's concurrent recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by cutting diplomatic relations with the Central American state at the end of November 2008.

Russia offered to strengthen ties with Nicaragua and to provide aid to Nicaragua to help rebuild areas damaged by hurricanes.

The U. S. Secretary of Commerce canceled a planned trip to Nicaragua, with the U. S. Ambassador in Managua saying, " It isn't the appropriate moment for the visit.