Executive Order 13851: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua
President: Donald J. Trump
Declared a Nicaragua-related national emergency and enabled sanctions against designated persons tied to repression and corruption.
Status: In effect. Is Executive Order 13851 still in effect? Yes, as amended. Executive Order 14088 of October 24, 2022 expanded Executive Order 13851. Treasury used the amended order to impose Nicaragua sanctions on April 16, 2026; OFAC licenses and exemptions govern authorized transactions. See Treasury Nicaragua sanctions action, April 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab).
What does Executive Order 13851 do?
EO 13851 declared a national emergency over the situation in Nicaragua and authorized blocking property of persons later determined to meet criteria involving human-rights abuses, corruption, undermining democratic processes or support for designated persons. It also suspended US entry for persons meeting those criteria, subject to a national-interest determination by State. Treasury, in consultation with State, was authorized to implement the sanctions. The criteria did not automatically designate every person associated with Nicaragua.
Evidence review, September 23, 2026: The Federal Register index records the later relationship: Amended by EO 14088. The linked successor text should be read for the exact scope.
Before and after
Before the order
The cited emergency and sanctions authorities existed, but the order established this Nicaragua-specific emergency and designation criteria.
After the order
Property and entry restrictions applied after determinations under the order, with authorized exceptions and implementing measures.
EO 14088 later amended this order; the amendment should be read for its precise additions.
Who had to do what
| Agency / office | Action | Timing / position |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of the Treasury, consulting the Secretary of State | Determine covered persons and implement blocking measures and rules under IEEPA. | As determinations are made |
| Secretary of State | Apply the entry restriction and determine any national-interest exception. | For covered persons |
What happened next
EO 13851 signed. The Federal Register published it November 29, 2018.
Extended evidence reviewed against linked official sources.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
The Federal Register publication identifies EO 13851, its title and signing date. The Federal Register index records the later relationship: Amended by EO 14088. The linked successor text should be read for the exact scope. This evidence does not by itself establish every later legal or operational effect.
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Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
How we checked this
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