{
  "id": 12270343,
  "title": "Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nicaragua-says-it-will-withdraw-from-central-american-parliament",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:49:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/nicaragua-says-it-will-withdraw-from-central-american-parliament/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nicaragua has decided to withdraw from the Central American Parliament, the region's key body, as President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, strengthen their grip on power. The Foreign Ministry declared on Saturday that the nation would leave the six-country parliament, founded to promote human rights and democracy in Central America. This move follows the OAS's resolution on Friday urging Nicaragua to restore civil rights and release political prisoners. The Nicaraguan government, however, argued that their decision was an exercise of their sovereignty. The action will come into effect immediately, adding to a string of regional and international organizations the country has recently left. Ortega-Murillo government has accused these international groups of serving as conduits for external influence. Nicaragua had previously withdrawn from the OAS in 2023 and the UNHCR in 2025 due to concerns over its deteriorating human rights situation, which has worsened under Ortega's rule. Allegations include the use of state power to target critics and dissidents through imprisonment, torture, and exile. A UN report from September highlighted the government's responsibility for at least eight deaths in custody since 2018, when Ortega initiated a harsh crackdown on protests and dissent.",
  "summary": "Nicaragua’s government has announced it will withdraw from the Central American Parliament, a key regional body, as President Daniel Ortega and his co-president and wife, Rosario Murillo, consolidate power. The Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that it would exit the six-country parliament, established to help promote human rights and democracy in Central America. The announcement […] The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}