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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-10-2026-0315

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Urmas Paet, Karin Karlsbro, Malik Azmani, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Lucia Yar, Olivier Chastel, Dan Barna, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Benoit Cassart, Hilde Vautmans, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová

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This resolution condemns repression in Nicaragua and demands the release of arbitrarily detained persons, including Carlos Brenes and Salvadora Martínez, and an investigation into the death of Brooklyn Rivera. It calls for restoring UN human rights access, triggering the EU-Central America Association Agreement's democratic clause, sanctioning Daniel Ortega and his circle, and extraditing Alessio Casimirri to Italy.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the Nicaraguan regime's widespread repression and urges release of all arbitrarily detained, with detention facilities meeting international standards.
  2. Calls for immediate proof of life and unconditional release for Carlos Brenes and Salvadora Martínez, citing concern for Brenes' health.
  3. Deplores Brooklyn Rivera's death, demands a prompt, impartial investigation, accountability, and release of his family members with access to information and funeral decisions.
  4. Calls on the regime to restore access for the UN Human Rights Office and other mechanisms to the country, especially detention centres.
  5. Reiterates demand to trigger the democratic clause of the EU-Central America Association Agreement and to include Daniel Ortega and his inner circle in EU sanctions.
  6. Calls for the immediate extradition of Alessio Casimirri to Italy.

Who is affected

  • Nicaraguan regime: must release detainees, ensure standards, investigate deaths, restore UN access, face sanctions.
  • Carlos Brenes and Salvadora Martínez: need proof of life and release.
  • Brooklyn Rivera's family: need release, information, and participation in funeral decisions.
  • Alessio Casimirri: subject to extradition request to Italy.