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Nicaragua closes embassy in Dominican Republic amid diplomatic rift
Nicaragua has closed its embassy in Santo Domingo, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions with the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) confirmed the decision, noting that relations have been strained since July 23, when the Dominican government recalled its ambassador to Managua for consultations.
The diplomatic rift follows a constitutional reform approved by the Nicaraguan parliament. This reform extends presidential terms from six to seven years and introduces measures that bar individuals involved in alleged coup attempts, treason, or those advocating for foreign military intervention from participating in elections. The Dominican government has condemned these moves, viewing them as a threat to democratic principles and the right of the Nicaraguan people to free and fair elections.
While the closure of the Nicaraguan mission is a visible sign of friction, the Dominican Republic has indicated it will continue to monitor bilateral relations through established diplomatic channels. This development occurs amidst a broader regional context of scrutiny regarding the political direction of the Ortega-Murillo administration in Nicaragua.
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Centro Cultural Ballet Quisqueya · Daniel Ortega · Dominican Republic · Juan Rodríguez · Luis Abinader · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic · Nicaragua · Normandia Maldonado · Rafael Trujillo · Rosario Murillo · United States
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- [● 14 SOURCES] The Nicaraguan government decided to close its embassy in the Dominican Republic. www.in.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.protothema.gr · bellerdigital.net · www.centroamerica360.com · +8 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic recalled its ambassador to Managua on July 23 for consultations. www.in.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.protothema.gr · bellerdigital.net · www.centroamerica360.com · +8 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the decision by Nicaragua to close its embassy in Santo Domingo. www.in.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.protothema.gr · bellerdigital.net · www.centroamerica360.com · +8 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The reform extends the presidential term from six to seven years. www.in.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.centroamerica360.com · lavozdelprm.org · athina984.gr · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Nicaraguan parliament adopted a constitutional revision. www.in.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.centroamerica360.com · lavozdelprm.org · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The reform bars individuals involved in coup attempts, treason, or advocating for foreign military intervention from participating in elections. www.in.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.protothema.gr · lavozdelprm.org · athina984.gr · +3 more