The article discusses the announcement made by the U.S. government regarding targeted sanctions against 39 individuals in four Central American countries. The sanctions are in accordance with the State Department’s Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors Report, which was presented to Congress.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken identified 13 Nicaraguans, 10 Guatemalans, 10 Hondurans, and six Salvadorans as corrupt actors. As a result, these individuals will be ineligible for visas and prohibited from entering the United States.
The State Department emphasizes its commitment to using all available tools to promote accountability for corrupt actors and those who undermine democratic governance. They call on leaders, civil society actors, journalists, the private sector, and the international community to join in their efforts to strengthen democratic governance and combat corruption.
The U.S. also continues to emphasize the importance of the Section 353 report in promoting accountability for corrupt and undemocratic actors in Central America. This report is viewed as a crucial tool in the fight against corruption and in strengthening democratic governance.