Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua
Blocks Property and Suspends Entry for Certain Nicaraguan Officials
What it does
Agencies must block and freeze property of certain Nicaraguan persons and suspend their entry into the United States.
Real-world impact
- Freezes assets of designated Nicaraguan officials and related entities.
- Blocks travel to the United States for listed individuals unless exempted.
- Stops donations, business dealings, and transactions with blocked persons or entities.
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Summary
This order declares a national emergency over the situation in Nicaragua and blocks property and interests of people responsible for serious human rights abuses, corruption, or actions that undermine democracy and stability.
It suspends entry to the United States for persons meeting these criteria, bans donations and transactions with them, and prohibits efforts to evade the restrictions. The Treasury Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is authorized to enforce the order and issue rules to implement these measures.
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