White House·Statement

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua

U.S. extends Nicaragua national emergency and sanctions for 1 year

Nov 24, 2025·View on Federal Register

Next up: A house committee

This bill is waiting for a House committee to review it. It has not moved since February 2025. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so it is unclear if this will progress further.

Key Points

The White House is extending a policy first set in 2018 that treats the crisis in Nicaragua as a national emergency for the United States
This keeps United States sanctions and restrictions on certain Nicaraguan leaders, businesses, and supporters of the regime
Most people in the United States will not see daily changes, but banks and businesses dealing with Nicaragua must keep following strict rules
People sending money or trading with Nicaragua may face extra checks or delays from banks and payment services
The extension lasts one year and is based on ongoing crackdowns, corruption, and harm to democracy in Nicaragua

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Source Information

Document Type

White House Statement

Official Title

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua

Data Sources

Federal Register

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