Resolution on Nicaragua's 'Foreign Agents' Law

by name voted on 08.10.2020

Summary

The European Parliament condemns proposed repressive laws in Nicaragua, specifically the 'Foreign Agents' Law, which aim to silence civil society and political opposition.

9 08.10.2020

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Key points

The European Parliament condemns the proposed 'Law for Regulation of Foreign Agents' as a tool for political repression.
The law would force entities to refrain from intervening in domestic political affairs, effectively stripping them of their rights.
Concerns are raised regarding new cybercrime and hate crime laws that could be used to censor media and punish political dissent with life imprisonment.
The resolution calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners and the restoration of rights to journalists and NGOs.

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Documents (PDFs)

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