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This bill, titled the "Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026," aims to reauthorize and amend existing laws, specifically the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 (often referred to as the NICA Act) and the Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021. Key provisions include extending the authorities of the NICA Act until 2030, and expanding sanctions to target additional sectors of the Nicaraguan economy that generate revenue for the Ortega family, such as the gold sector. The bill also introduces new grounds for sanctions, including abuses against the Catholic Church, politically motivated prosecutions of opposition members, mistreatment of prisoners, and support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, it mandates a coordinated diplomatic strategy to restrict loans and investments benefiting the Nicaraguan government from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), and requires a review of Nicaragua's participation in the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The bill also prohibits new United States investments in Nicaragua, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and intelligence activities, and establishes a waiver for national security interests. Finally, it outlines support for human rights and democracy programs in Nicaragua and calls for continued U.S. efforts at the United Nations to promote human rights and accountability for abuses.

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