Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- NIC0008
- OFSI group ID
- 14146
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 15 November 2021
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- Gustavo Eduardo Porras Cortés has been President of the Nicaraguan National Assembly since 2017. During this time, Porras has presided over, introduced, voted for, signed, and publicly advocated for legislation which undermines democracy, violates human rights, and represses civil society and the democratic opposition. He is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law, repression of civil society and the democratic opposition and for human rights violations.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Country: Nicaragua
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