On the recordJune 6, 2018
It has been 48 days since Ortega began his brutal crackdown on the Nicaraguan people. With over 110 Nicaraguans killed, including one U.S. citizen, the U.S. must take swift action to hold accountable those responsible for the bloodshed. Though I appreciate the administration's remarks condemning the violent attacks, actions must follow. I sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging the administration to sanction two key regime operatives: Francisco Lopez, head of Albanisa, for money laundering and corruption; and Francisco Diaz, who leads the national police, for orchestrating the repression and killing of Nicaraguans. I also urge our Senate colleagues to pass my NICA Act, to condition our vote at international financial institutions until Nicaragua takes significant steps to restore democratic order. The U.S. has an opportunity to lead the way, Mr. Speaker. Let's do that. ____________________
