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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Certain Authorities and Functions Under Section 353 of the United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State all presidential authorities and functions under Section 353 of the United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, which addresses corruption and governance issues in Central America. The delegation is made under the President's constitutional authority and Section 301 of Title 3, U.S. Code.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 34591

Key directives

  • Delegate to Secretary of State all authorities and functions vested in the President by section 353 of the United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act
  • Publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authorities to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Potential use of delegated authorities for anti-corruption measures in Northern Triangle region

Risks & tensions

  • Narrow technical delegation without specifying how Secretary will exercise these authorities
  • Anti-corruption efforts in Central America historically face implementation challenges and political resistance
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Certain Authorities and Functions Under Section 353 of the United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act · Executive Orders