Adopted text
Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera
TA-10-2026-0223 · P10_TA(2026)0223 · PE783.349
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- Full procedure 2026/2765
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Parliament condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's repression in Nicaragua, including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and crimes against humanity, and demands the release of political prisoners.¶¶ It calls for investigations into deaths in custody, support for civil society, suspension of the Association Agreement, and accountability for perpetrators.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's systematic repression, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, sham trials, exile, denationalisation, confiscation and crimes against humanity.¶
- Demands the immediate, unconditional release of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora Martínez and all political prisoners, annulment of politically motivated convictions, and proof of life.¶
- Urges authorities to grant detainees family and lawyer access, medical care and international monitoring, and calls for UN human rights mechanisms to regain access to detention centres.¶
- Calls for a prompt investigation into Brooklyn Rivera's death, return of his remains, release of disappeared relatives and accountability.¶
- Condemns persecution of churches, indigenous peoples, civil society and opponents; calls for reinstatement of dissolved organisations and respect for freedom of religion.¶
- Calls for support to democratic actors and civil society in Nicaragua and exile; asks EU to ensure no funds strengthen the regime and to expand targeted sanctions.¶
- Urges compliance with the IACtHR ruling; supports accountability via universal jurisdiction and ICC referral; recalls position on Alessio Casimirri's extradition.¶
- Calls on Council and Commission to trigger the democratic clause and suspend the Association Agreement with Nicaragua while repression persists; Parliament will not engage with regime representatives in the Association Parliamentary Committee.¶
Who is affected
- The Ortega-Murillo regime and Nicaraguan authorities are condemned and urged to release prisoners and comply with rulings.¶¶¶
- Political prisoners like Carlos Brenes and Salvadora Martínez would be released if demands are met.
- The EU and its member states are called on to suspend the Association Agreement and impose sanctions.¶¶