Iran Press/America: The US Treasury Department announced on the day of the inauguration of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega that it had added six US officials, including the Nicaraguan Secretary of Defense, to its sanctions list.
The European Union (EU) has announced sanctions against seven Nicaraguan authorities and three institutions.
The United States and the European Union have previously threatened to impose sanctions on Nicaragua, calling the recent general election "undemocratic."
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega won the 2021 presidential election last November by a majority of votes.
The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is a staunch opponent of the hegemonic and imperialist policies of the United States and its allies.
