US trade office launches probe into abuses by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo regime in Nicaragua
The Biden administration announces it will investigate human and labor rights violations, opening door to a suspension from the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement
US trade office starts probe into Nicaragua human rights and labour abuses
Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.
US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua
A U.S. official says the Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
US Launches Probe Into Human Rights and Labor Abuses in Nicaragua
Announced by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the investigation is authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and aims to assess not only allegations of abuse but also the extent to which they affect commerce with the U.S. The probe must conclude within a year, with potential retaliatory measures contingent on its findings.
US Investigates Nicaragua for Labor and Human Rights Abuses
The Biden administration is launching an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. The probe, lasting a year, underscores concerns over President Daniel Ortega's authoritarian rule and could impact US-Nicaragua trade relations.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is opening a labor abuse investigation into Nicaragua
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is opening a labor abuse investigation into Nicaragua.
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