A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to hold the Ortega regime accountable for acts of violence and human rights abuses perpetrated against the Nicaraguan people.

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SRES 556

Introduced

Jun 25, 2018

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4370-4371)

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Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Foreign property Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Human rights International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Latin America Nicaragua Protest and dissent Religion Sanctions Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Violent crime Visas and passports

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Condemns the violence perpetrated against the citizens of Nicaragua by the Ortega regime and affiliated armed groups, and calls on the government of Nicaragua to enact constitutional and legal reforms to better protect its citizens.

Calls on the President to impose sanctions against any person responsible for gross violations of human rights or acts of significant corruption in Nicaragua.

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Jun 25, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4370-4371)
Jun 25, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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