Evangelical Pastors Back Nicaragua Constitutional Reform Bill
At a National Assembly consultation in Managua, evangelical pastors endorsed the constitutional overhaul championed by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The backing stands out because religious groups have reported persecution by the same government, and critics say the bill would constitutionally entrench the exclusion of the opposition. The post Evangelical Pastors Back Nicaragua…
The Nicaragua constitutional reform bill proposes extending presidential terms from six to seven renewable years and giving constitutional status to bans on candidacies for individuals associated with the 2018 protests or supporting international sanctions against Nicaragua. This reform, endorsed by evangelical pastors and faith leaders, was presented at an assembly consultation in Managua on August 20th.
The bill aims to guarantee peace and stability, and to ensure only qualified individuals participate in electoral processes. Despite concerns from critics and human rights organizations about the potential for further authoritarianism, the endorsement from religious leaders adds a veneer of social consensus that the government desires.
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