Nicaragua strips lawyers from practicing in ongoing crackdown on dissent
Summary
Nicaragua’s government has removed the licenses of many lawyers, stopping them from practicing law. This move is seen as part of a larger effort by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo to silence opposition and weaken democratic controls in the country.Key Facts
- Nicaragua is canceling licenses of a large number of lawyers without explanation.
- This action is described by a U.N. expert as a "purge" of the legal profession.
- The government has been cracking down on critics since violent protests in 2018.
- Thousands of opponents, religious leaders, and journalists have been jailed or forced to leave Nicaragua.
- Hundreds have lost their citizenship and property, and over 5,000 organizations have been shut down.
- Some lawyers stripped of licenses work in non-political fields or live abroad.
- Authorities did not notify the affected lawyers before removing their licenses.
- The legal move reinforces the government’s growing control over Nicaraguan society and institutions.
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