Central American Parliament (Parlacen)

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Analyzing the legal and operational scope of Nicaragua's withdrawal announcement

Nicaragua announced Saturday, October 3, that it is leaving the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), the six-country regional body, with immediate effect. The National Assembly unanimously repealed the 1988 decree that had approved the treaty on October 6. The exit followed an OAS resolution on October 2 that demands Nicaragua restore civil liberties and free political prisoners.

Updated Oct 26