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OAS approves resolution addressing Nicaragua democratic crisis
The Organization of American States (OAS) held an extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers in Washington to address the democratic crisis in Nicaragua. The session was prompted by President Daniel Ortega's recent announcement that the country would no longer hold competitive elections.
Member states approved a resolution calling on Nicaraguan authorities to restore civil liberties, release political prisoners, and disclose the whereabouts of the forcibly disappeared. To facilitate follow-up, the OAS established a voluntary Ministerial Follow-up Group. This group is tasked with seeking direct dialogue with the Nicaraguan government and various social and political sectors, including the opposition and those in exile. The group must present recommendations for concrete diplomatic or legal actions within 60 days.
While the resolution passed, a regional rift was evident. The United States and several allies argued that the Ortega-Murillo administration poses a threat to hemispheric security. Conversely, Brazil supported the resolution's humanitarian demands but formally registered a reservation, rejecting the characterization of Nicaragua as a threat to regional peace and security, suggesting such a determination belongs to the UN Security Council.
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Brazil · Christopher Landau · Daniel Ortega · Nicaragua · Organization of American States · Rosario Murillo · United States
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The meeting was convened in response to Daniel Ortega's announcement that there would be no more competitive elections. nicaraguaactual.tv · www.eje21.com.co · ncscampeche.com · srnnews.com · www.devdiscourse.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nicaragua left the OAS in 2023. www.eje21.com.co · srnnews.com · www.devdiscourse.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The OAS established a voluntary Ministerial Follow-up Group to engage with Nicaragua. confidencial.digital · srnnews.com · www.devdiscourse.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The OAS approved a resolution calling on Nicaragua to free political prisoners and restore civil liberties. srnnews.com · confidencial.digital · www.devdiscourse.com · www.osul.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The OAS has not held a meeting of foreign ministers since 2017. www.eje21.com.co · ncscampeche.com · srnnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The resolution demands the disclosure of the whereabouts of forcibly disappeared persons. www.eje21.com.co · ncscampeche.com · srnnews.com · www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministerial Follow-up Group must present recommendations within 60 days. confidencial.digital
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brazil supported the resolution but rejected characterizing Nicaragua as a threat to regional peace and security. www.osul.com.br