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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2765(RSP))

On political prisoners in Nicaragua - the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera

B-10-2026-0314

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Maria Noichl

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This resolution condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's systematic repression and crimes against humanity in Nicaragua, focusing on the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora Martínez Aburto, and Brooklyn Rivera. It demands investigations, accountability, compliance with court rulings, release of prisoners, and an end to transnational repression, while urging stronger EU sanctions and support for democratic actors.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the systematic repression and crimes against humanity committed by the Ortega-Murillo regime.
  2. Condemns the death of Brooklyn Rivera in state custody and demands an immediate, independent, transparent investigation and full accountability.
  3. Condemns the 15-year sentences imposed on Brenes and Martínez Aburto without due process; demands proof of life, disclosure of whereabouts, access to medication, lawyers' access to case files, and unconditional release.
  4. Demands Nicaragua immediately comply with all Inter-American Court of Human Rights rulings; calls on the UN Human Rights Council to sustain the GHREN mandate and consider ICC referral.
  5. Urges the Council and the European External Action Service to strengthen targeted EU sanctions against officials identified by the GHREN as responsible for crimes against humanity.
  6. Demands Nicaragua cease all transnational repression, including surveillance, passport denial, misuse of INTERPOL mechanisms, and retaliation against relatives of exiles.
  7. Calls on Nicaragua to guarantee the safety of human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society actors inside the country.
  8. Calls on the EU and Member States to strengthen political and financial support for democratic actors and civil society in Nicaragua and in exile; reaffirms solidarity with the Nicaraguan people.

Who is affected

  • The Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, which is condemned and demanded to comply with international rulings.
  • Carlos Brenes and Salvadora Martínez Aburto, political prisoners, for whom release and rights are demanded.
  • Brooklyn Rivera's family and the Miskito community, affected by his death in custody.
  • Nicaraguan exiles and their relatives, targeted by transnational repression.
  • Human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society actors in Nicaragua, whose safety is called for.

Figures and deadlines

  • 15-year sentences imposed on Brenes and Martínez Aburto without due process.