Statement of policy

It is the policy of the United States— (1) to seek a resolution to the political crisis in Nicaragua that includes— (A) a commitment by the Government of Nicaragua to hold competitive, free, and fair elections that meet democratic standards and permit credible international observation of elections; (B) the cessation of the violence perpetrated against civilians by the National Police of Nicaragua and by armed groups supported by the Government of Nicaragua; and (C) independent investigations into the killings of protesters in Nicaragua; and (2) to support diplomatic engagement in order to advance a negotiated and peaceful solution to the political crisis in Nicaragua.