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OAS convenes urgent meeting on Nicaragua crisis as Haiti prepares for elections
The Organization of American States (OAS) has approved a resolution to convene an urgent meeting of Foreign Ministers to address the political crisis in Nicaragua. This follows threats by President Daniel Ortega to cancel future elections, a move that has drawn international alarm.
The OAS vote saw 29 countries in favor and one against (Brazil), while Mexico abstained. Mexican Ambassador Alejandro Encinas justified the abstention by stating that Nicaragua's internal situation does not constitute a threat to regional security. This stance has drawn criticism from organizations like Somos México, which accused the government of complicity.
In South Florida, political leaders have called for increased pressure on the Ortega regime, including the possibility of removing Nicaragua from the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement. Nicaraguan exiles have also petitioned the U.S. administration to pursue legal actions against Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
Separately, the OAS is focusing on Haiti, where Secretary General Albert Ramdin urged authorities to accelerate security efforts to facilitate the general elections scheduled for December 13, 2026. The OAS and Japan have pledged $3 million to support Haiti's electoral identification and registration systems.
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Albert Ramdin · Alejandro Encinas · Daniel Ortega · Haiti · Nicaragua · Organization of American States
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The OAS approved a resolution to convene an urgent meeting of Foreign Ministers to address Nicaragua's situation. tiempodigital.mx · www.yucatan.com.mx · www.martinoticias.com · indicepolitico.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Daniel Ortega threatened to cancel elections in Nicaragua. tiempodigital.mx · www.yucatan.com.mx · indicepolitico.com · pulsociudadano.mx
- [DISPUTED] Brazil voted against the OAS resolution regarding Nicaragua. tiempodigital.mx · www.yucatan.com.mx · indicepolitico.com
- [DISPUTED] The OAS resolution regarding Nicaragua was approved by 26 countries. tiempodigital.mx · indicepolitico.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin called for accelerated efforts to improve security and prepare elections in Haiti. calle56.com · icndiario.com · almomento.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mexico's ambassador Alejandro Encinas stated Nicaragua's situation is not a threat to regional security. tiempodigital.mx · www.yucatan.com.mx · indicepolitico.com · pulsociudadano.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mexico abstained from the OAS vote regarding Nicaragua. tiempodigital.mx · www.yucatan.com.mx · indicepolitico.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) set the first round of elections for December 13. calle56.com · almomento.net