Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua
Executive Order 2018-26156
|Signed on November 28, 2018
45th Presidency
What it means
Declares a national emergency regarding Nicaragua and blocks property of individuals contributing to human rights abuses, undermining democratic processes, or corruption there. Prohibits these individuals from entering the US and bans donations or financial transactions that would benefit them.
Expected impact
- Increased economic pressure on Nicaragua's government and officials involved in human rights violations
- Potential freezing of assets held by Nicaraguan officials in the US
- Possible diplomatic tension between the US and Nicaragua
- Protection of US national security interests by addressing destabilizing forces in the region
- Support for pro-democracy movements and human rights in Nicaragua