US Sanctions Nicaragua for Migrant Smuggling and Human Rights Abuses

Biden administration targets Ortega-Murillo regime's exploitation of migrants and repressive policies, including ties to Russia.

Visa restrictions imposed on over 250 Nicaraguan officials, including police and paramilitary members.
Sanctions placed on three Nicaraguan entities linked to repression and economic exploitation.
Alert issued to airlines and travel companies about Nicaragua's role in facilitating human trafficking.
Nicaragua accused of profiting from migrants' desperate journeys to the US southern border.
Russian training center in Managua sanctioned for supporting Nicaragua's repressive actions.