The European Parliament has taken a decisive stand against the repression led by the Government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua.
This resolution, approved by a show of hands, condemns the systematic persecution of human rights defenders and calls for EU Member States to bring the Nicaraguan regime before the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.
MEPs are demanding the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals and the restoration of the rule of law.
The resolution highlights the use of exile and revocation of nationality as tools to silence dissent, urging the safe return of exiles and respect for the right to dissent.
This marks the first significant intervention by the European Parliament on Nicaragua since the new legislative session began in July 2024, following a history of denouncing authoritarian practices in the previous term.
The call for European funds to be contingent on human rights guarantees demonstrates the urgency of the situation.