Bush Extends Sanctions on Nicaragua
President Bush said Friday that he is extending trade sanctions imposed by then-President Ronald Reagan against Nicaragua because the Central American country still poses a threat to the United States.
“The actions and policies of the government of Nicaragua continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States,” he said in a letter to congressional leaders that formally extended a national emergency in regard to Nicaragua.
Had Bush not acted, the sanctions would have expired on May 1, the fourth anniversary of their imposition by Reagan.
Earlier this week, Bush said it is essential to keep pressure on the Sandinista government to ensure that Managua keeps its commitment to democratic reforms, including free elections.
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