AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConstitutional Crackdown in Nicaragua: Nicaragua’s National Assembly approved a partial constitutional reform in León that would bar people labeled “traitors to the homeland” from running for office, serving in party leadership, or holding public posts, and it also extends terms for top officials from six to seven years; the change still needs a second approval in 2027 before taking effect. OAS Slams Reform: The OAS secretary general said the move turns the constitution into a tool to exclude dissenting voices and restrict political participation. U.S. Push to Isolate Managua: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged partners to “stop business as usual” with Nicaragua after the vote, calling the legislature captive to Ortega and Murillo. Regional Context: The week also saw broader coverage of U.S. pressure on Nicaragua, including calls to cut off routine dealings following the opposition ban.
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