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Nicaragua approves constitutional reform to block foreign laws
The Nicaraguan National Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment aimed at prohibiting the extraterritorial application of foreign laws, regulations, or international norms. The proposed change to Article 12 stipulates that no external legal instrument will have legal effect within the country if it is deemed to undermine Nicaragua’s independence, sovereignty, or national security.
According to Assembly President Gustavo Porras, the reform will only permit the application of international agreements explicitly signed on behalf of the Nicaraguan State. The amendment received unanimous support from the legislators present during a special session held to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the 'Operation Death to Somocism' guerrilla action.
Porras reported that the consultation process for these partial constitutional reforms has involved 92,832 participants across various sectors, including the military, police, and local governments. The measure is expected to be voted on alongside another initiative regarding election eligibility in September 2026. The move has drawn criticism from the international community and the Organization of American States (OAS), which has called for urgent discussions regarding the country's political situation.
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Bernardo Arévalo de León · Central American Court of Justice · Daniel Ortega · Guatemala · Gustavo Porras · National Assembly of Nicaragua · Nicaragua · Organization of American States · Rosario Murillo · SICA
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposal to amend Article 12 received 100% support from the legislators present. radio580.com.ni
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Assembly held a special session to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the 'Operation Death to Somocism' guerrilla action. radio580.com.ni · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gustavo Porras presented a report on the consultation process for partial reforms to the Political Constitution of Nicaragua. radio580.com.ni · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 3 SOURCES] A proposal was announced to add a paragraph to Article 12 of the Constitution. radio580.com.ni · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The constitutional reform consultation process has involved 92,832 participants. radio580.com.ni · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 6 SOURCES] The proposed amendment would prohibit foreign laws, regulations, or international norms from having legal effect in Nicaragua if they are deemed to undermine national sovereignty or security. radio580.com.ni · observador.cr · radiosegovia.net · diario.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] The reform includes an initiative to exclude the opposition from elections. observador.cr · confidencial.digital · diario.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Nicaraguan Parliament approved a constitutional reform to prohibit the extraterritoriality of foreign laws. observador.cr · radiosegovia.net · laverdadnica.com · confidencial.digital · diario.mx · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 92,000 Nicaraguans participated in constitutional consultations. www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Organization of American States approved a resolution to call an urgent meeting of foreign ministers regarding Nicaragua. observador.cr · confidencial.digital · diario.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 7 SOURCES] The reform will only allow the application of international agreements signed on behalf of the Nicaraguan State. observador.cr · radiosegovia.net · laverdadnica.com · confidencial.digital · diario.mx · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] The constitutional reform is scheduled for a final vote in September 2026. observador.cr · confidencial.digital · diario.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx