US Targets Nicaraguan Police with Visa Restrictions

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on over 350 members of the Nicaraguan National Police. The U.S. State Department asserts that these officers are part of the Ortega-Murillo administration, which is accused of targeting civil society groups through repressive measures.

The United States has announced visa restrictions on over 350 members of the Nicaraguan National Police.

According to a statement from the U.S. State Department on Thursday, these individuals are linked to President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo's government. The administration is accused of engaging in systematic attacks against civil society.

This move underscores the Biden administration's stance against repressive actions carried out by foreign governments.

(With inputs from agencies.)