Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in latest crackdown on dissent
Summary
Nicaragua’s government has canceled the licenses of many lawyers without explanation, preventing them from practicing law. This move is seen as part of a wider effort by the government to control dissent and weaken independent legal and civic institutions in the country.Key Facts
- The Nicaraguan government removed hundreds or possibly thousands of lawyers from the official registry.
- No official notice was given to the affected lawyers before their licenses were revoked.
- This action follows years of government crackdowns on protesters, journalists, NGOs, religious groups, and others since 2018.
- Some lawyers affected include those living abroad, those working in non-political legal fields, and even government supporters.
- Human rights experts say this is a “purge” of the legal profession to weaken democratic checks on the government.
- The government, led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, has previously taken similar steps by revoking citizenship and erasing official documents of dissenters.
- The move suggests a strategy to control who can participate in the country’s future legal and institutional systems.
- The Nicaraguan government did not respond to requests for comment on this issue.
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