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The violence that has reached Nicaragua in recent months and has already left 350 dead to the responsibility of President Daniel Ortega and his wife and vice-president Rosario Murillo, says the White House in a statement
"Ortega e Murillo "said the statement.
In the document, the White House examines the measures adopted in this regard, in particular to three Nicaraguan officials,
In addition, Washington has revoked or restricted the granting of visas to the Nicaraguan authorities who have a connection any with protest during demonstrations or acts of violence.
note, the White House has dealt with the return of cars that were donated to the Nicaraguan National Police and allegedly used in the crackdown.
Last week, the United States House of Representatives was defended more than against the Ortega government.
The representatives approved by acclamation the resolution "H.RES.981," which condemns "the persecution and murder of peaceful protesters" by the Nicaraguan authorities and called on the government of Donald Trump to punish those responsible. "19659002 "" The text calls on the United States to continue to condemn atrocities in Nicaragua, demand the unjustified release of detainees and identify those who participate in this violence … to be subject to the sanctions provided by the Global Magnitsky Law. "[19659002] On July 5, Washington sanctioned three Nicaraguan officials linked to Ortega based on Global Magnitsky, which allows the United States to punish those who violate human rights or commit corruption in others country.
The resolution pbaded last week also calls for the holding of "free, fair and internationally elected" Nicaraguan demonstrations began on April 18, with a protest against social security reform, but quickly became formed into a movement against Ortega, who has ruled the country since 2007, after successive re-elections.
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