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US sanctions sons of Nicaragua's leaders and officials in the country's gold industry
- The United States sanctioned two of Nicaragua's leaders' sons and several gold industry officials.
- Officials say the sanctions target corruption and revenue that underpins the government.
- Ortega and Murillo’s children are among the sanctioned officials in the shakeup.
- The Treasury cited their roles in government and links to the gold industry.
- Sanctions target corruption within the gold industry to fund government coffers.
- The sanctions come amid a years-long crackdown on dissent since 2018.
- U.S. officials say the regime uses corruption to finance political repression.
- The sanctions are part of an American push on Latin American policies.
- The sanctions include the two Ortega-Murillo sons and other gold-linked entities.
- Officials say the actions target illicit wealth used by the regime.
- Background shows Ortega-Murillo’s governance has faced repression and exiles.
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