WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States Treasury is imposing sanctions on three Nicaraguans in response to months of violence that has left hundreds dead.
The Treasury department said in a statement Thursday that sanctions are being levied against the three individuals for human rights abuses or corruption. They include national police commissioner Francisco Javier Diaz Madriz.
The designation blocks any U.S. assets they may have and bars them from transactions with U.S. persons.
Nicaragua has been rocked by protests and a violent crackdown by authorities since April when demonstrations began demanding President Daniel Ortega’s exit from office.
A report last month from a team of independent investigators said at least 212 people have been killed in clashes.
Talks aimed at resolving the crisis between have repeatedly broken down.
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