OFAC Nicaragua-related Sanctions
OFAC Nicaragua-related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Nicaragua. It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and trade restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting persons contributing to the situation in Nicaragua, including blocking of property and additional steps to address the national emergency with respect to Nicaragua. Implemented under executive orders and statutes, and codified at 31 CFR Part 582.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14088 – Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua (October 24, 2022)
- Executive Order 13851 – Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua (November 27, 2018)
- Nicaragua Investment Conditionality Act of 2018, Public Law 115-335, as amended
- Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, Public Law 117-54
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR Part 582 – Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
Executive Order 14088 – Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua
Executive Order 13851 – Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua
Nicaragua Investment Conditionality Act of 2018, Public Law 115-335, as amended (formerly Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018)
Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, Public Law 117-54
31 CFR Part 582 – Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations
88 FR 75494-23 – Publication of Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 1, 2, and 2A
88 FR 11814-23 – Publication of Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 3 and 4
87 FR 78484-22 – Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
87 FR 78470-22 – Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
85 FR 43436-20 – Amended Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations
84 FR 46440-19 – Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs – Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons – Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
Nicaragua-related Sanctions FAQ Topic Page
Archive of Expired General Licenses