Democratic Crisis and Human Rights Violations in Nicaragua

by name voted on 16.12.2021

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the fraudulent elections in Nicaragua and the repressive actions of the Ortega regime, calling for the release of political prisoners and a return to democracy.

9 16.12.2021

Other

justice

environment

human rights

political party

public administration

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament condemns the fraudulent elections held in Nicaragua in November 2021, which violated international democratic standards.
The resolution was processed in accordance with specific parliamentary rules of procedure.
The Parliament calls for international investigations into potential crimes against humanity based on established international statutes.
There is an urgent demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and opposition activists.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

The Left

NI

Total

Speeches

14 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

The Left

0:23 min

3. First voting session

Rainer WIELAND

PPE

0:49 min

11. Second voting session

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua after the 7 November elections MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua The situation in Nicaragua

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