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Presidential Notice 13851

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

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13851 regarding the situation in Nicaragua, citing ongoing threats from the Ortega-Murillo regime's repression, dismantling of democratic institutions, and economic destabilization. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its November 27, 2024 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 93459

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13851 for 1 year beyond November 27, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of sanctions authorities under IEEPA takes effect upon publication
  • Existing sanctions and restrictions remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and potential designation updates by Treasury/State

Long term

  • Sustained economic pressure on Nicaraguan government
  • Potential for expanded sanctions designations

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency renewals without substantive policy evolution may dilute emergency powers framework
  • No new sanctions or policy measures announced—purely procedural continuation
  • Uncertainty whether future administration will maintain or alter Nicaragua policy
Presidential Notice 13851: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua · Executive Orders