Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 January 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Nicaragua: USA

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her US counterpart on sanctions the placed by the US on Nicaragua.

Answer: UK officials have been in close contact with US and Canadian counterparts over sanctions measures imposed by all three countries in recent months. In parallel with the US and Canada, the UK imposed sanctions on a further eight Nicaraguan officials in November following the detention of key opposition figures and a crackdown on fundamental rights and freedoms during Nicaragua's sham elections. The UK will continue to promote democracy in Nicaragua with countries in the region, with our allies and at relevant multilateral bodies.

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