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Presidential Notice 13851

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13851 regarding the situation in Nicaragua, citing ongoing threats from the Ortega regime's violence against civilians, dismantling of democratic institutions, and economic destabilization. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authority beyond its November 27, 2019 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 65255

Impact dates

  1. Continued emergency expires unless extended again

  2. Emergency would expire without continuation

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13851 for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond November 27, 2019
  • Existing sanctions and restrictions under EO 13851 remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority continues until November 27, 2020 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation under National Emergencies Act; no new policy
  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional reauthorization raises governance concerns
Presidential Notice 13851: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua · Executive Orders