Nicaragua withdraws from Central American Parliament

Nicaragua Central American Parliament diplomatic withdrawal Daniel Ortega Dominican Republic

Nicaragua has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), citing the exercise of its sovereignty. The decision follows a resolution by the Organization of American States (OAS) demanding that the government of Daniel Ortega restore civil liberties and release political prisoners. The move to exit the six-country body involves the repudiation of a 1987 treaty.

In response to the regional political crisis, the Dominican Republic has announced it will withdraw its embassy from Nicaragua, citing concerns over the protection of freedoms.

Parlacen is currently reviewing the legal implications of Nicaragua's departure and has emphasized the importance of international treaties and regional integration. The Nicaraguan government has previously withdrawn from other international bodies, including the OAS in 2023 and the UN Human Rights Council in 2025.

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Central American Parliament · Daniel Ortega · Dominican Republic · Luis Abinader · Nicaragua · Organization of American States · Víctor Bisonó

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[● 21 SOURCES] The embassy withdrawal will remain in effect as long as conditions affecting democratic principles and freedoms persist in Nicaragua. precision.com.do · n.com.do · primicias.net · arcodelsur.com · bellerdigital.net · +10 more
[● 21 SOURCES] The announcement was made during the 31st Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C. precision.com.do · n.com.do · primicias.net · arcodelsur.com · bellerdigital.net · +10 more
[● 21 SOURCES] The Dominican government previously condemned statements by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega regarding the cessation of elections in Nicaragua. arcodelsur.com · elinformante.com.do · bellerdigital.net · dominicanaaldia.com · eldiariouniversal.com · +10 more
[● 21 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic expressed willingness to support OAS efforts regarding democratic commitments. precision.com.do · n.com.do · primicias.net · arcodelsur.com · bellerdigital.net · +10 more
[● 20 SOURCES] Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor Bisonó announced the withdrawal of the Dominican Republic's embassy from Nicaragua. precision.com.do · n.com.do · primicias.net · arcodelsur.com · bellerdigital.net · +10 more
[● 21 SOURCES] The decision aligns with President Luis Abinader's foreign policy of promoting and defending democracy and human rights. precision.com.do · n.com.do · primicias.net · arcodelsur.com · bellerdigital.net · +10 more
[● 20 SOURCES] Nicaragua closed its embassy in Santo Domingo in September. bellerdigital.net · eldiariouniversal.com · eldinero.com.do · francomacorisanos.com · revistamercado.do · +9 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The decision to leave the Central American Parliament involves breaking a 1987 treaty. hondurasalinstante.com · vesnik.com · vreme.mk · denesen.mk · sputnikportal.rs · +1 more
[● 14 SOURCES] Nicaragua withdrew from the Organization of American States in 2023. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · vesnik.com · vreme.mk · barbadosgazette.com · +9 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The Nicaraguan government stated it would no longer hold elections. hondurasalinstante.com · vesnik.com · vreme.mk · denesen.mk · www.politika.rs · +2 more
[● 14 SOURCES] The OAS passed a resolution calling on Nicaragua to restore civil rights and release political prisoners. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · hondurasalinstante.com · vesnik.com · vreme.mk · +9 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Nicaragua announced its withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council in 2025. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · barbadosgazette.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.aljazeera.com