U.S. sanctions two sons of Nicaragua’s co-presidents and others tied to the gold sector

Who were the highest-profile people sanctioned?

The most prominent names were Maurice Ortega Murillo and Daniel Edmundo Ortega Murillo, two sons of Nicaragua’s co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo Daily Mail,WTOP,CRHoy.com | Periodi….

Why did the U.S. say it imposed these sanctions?

According to the Treasury Department and OFAC, the sanctions were aimed at people and companies the U.S. says help the Ortega-Murillo government raise money through the gold sector and are involved in confiscating U.S.-owned property in Nicaragua Reuters,Caracol Radio,Prensa Libre.

How broad was the sanctions action?

Multiple reports say the action covered five individuals and seven companies operating in or tied to Nicaragua’s gold industry Reuters,Deutsche Welle,europa press.