Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua

2018-11-29Executive Order 13851
Signed by: Donald Trump
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Headline: 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.
Topics: economic sanctions, human rights, immigration restrictions, government corruption, foreign policy

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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