Dictatorial Radicalization in Nicaragua: From Repression to Extremism?
Security Theme
State Stability and Infrastructure
Keywords
Political Stability, Nicaragua, Democracy, Migration, International Relations, Human Rights
Description
Nicaragua's democratic backsliding presents a significant challenge for the Latin American and Caribbean region, evolving from repression to extremism under the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The resulting atmosphere of fear and impunity has led to gross human rights violations, eroding civil liberties and constitutional rights. This urgent issue extends beyond Nicaragua, posing a threat of authoritarian trends in the region. Freedom of expression, NGO activism, and democratic institutions have been dismantled, leaving the country in a dire state. The report, based on studies of international sanctions, NGO closures, and evaluations of loans, emphasizes the need for immediate action from the international community. It analyzes the impact of external pressure, sanctions, and financing alternatives to address the crisis, highlighting the limitations of sanctions and the challenges posed by continued indebtedness amid repression and lack of accountability.
Dictatorial Radicalization in Nicaragua: From Repression to Extremism?
Nicaragua's democratic backsliding presents a significant challenge for the Latin American and Caribbean region, evolving from repression to extremism under the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The resulting atmosphere of fear and impunity has led to gross human rights violations, eroding civil liberties and constitutional rights. This urgent issue extends beyond Nicaragua, posing a threat of authoritarian trends in the region. Freedom of expression, NGO activism, and democratic institutions have been dismantled, leaving the country in a dire state. The report, based on studies of international sanctions, NGO closures, and evaluations of loans, emphasizes the need for immediate action from the international community. It analyzes the impact of external pressure, sanctions, and financing alternatives to address the crisis, highlighting the limitations of sanctions and the challenges posed by continued indebtedness amid repression and lack of accountability.