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US sanctions Nicaraguan official for rights abuses

The US has imposed visa sanctions on Nicaraguan Vice Minister of the Interior Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa for alleged human rights violations.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the United States is imposing visa sanctions on Nicaragua's Vice Minister of the Interior, Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa. The sanctions are in response to his alleged involvement in human rights violations. This action continues the Trump administration's policy of targeting Nicaraguan officials linked to the Ortega government's crackdown on dissent.
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18 Apr@officialrnintel

The message confirms the specific official designated is Vice Minister of the Interior Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa.

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The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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