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Is Nicaragua sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Nicaragua is subject to targeted sanctions under the Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations. Nicaragua faces targeted sanctions on government officials and associates involved in human rights abuses. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Nicaragua, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Nicaragua transactions
Under OFAC strict liability, US persons and entities — including AI agents operating on behalf of US persons — are prohibited from transacting with sanctioned parties in Nicaragua regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen Nicaragua counterparties instantly
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Coverage for Nicaragua
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Nicaragua entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Nicaragua
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Nicaragua?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Nicaragua faces targeted sanctions on government officials and associates involved in human rights abuses. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Nicaragua sanctions?
OFAC civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value. Criminal penalties can reach $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
How do I screen for sanctioned parties?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: send a GET request with a name, wallet, or country parameter. The API checks against the full OFAC SDN list in under 100ms.