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

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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