Nuevos magistrados fortalecen modelo de represion en CSJ, señalan opositores

Nuevos magistrados fortalecen modelo de represion en CSJ, señalan opositores Human rights defender Haydee Castillo warns that Nicaragua’s judiciary has been completely “annihilated,” transforming from a democratic pillar into an instrument of political control, repression, and impunity. She states that recent Supreme Court appointments confirm the judicial system’s subordination to the executive branch, consolidating a political dynasty under Rosario Murillo. Luis Blandón of UNAMOS echoes these concerns, labeling the appointments an “express ratification” that deepens judicial autocracy and lack of independence.

• The Nicaraguan judiciary is no longer an independent pillar of democracy but a tool for political control and repression.
• Recent Supreme Court appointments confirm the judiciary’s subordination to the executive branch.
• These actions are seen as a strategy by Rosario Murillo to consolidate power and establish a political dynasty.
• The National Assembly, controlled by the Sandinista Front, unanimously appointed five new magistrates to the Supreme Court.
• Appointed judges include those responsible for stripping nationality from over 300 opposition figures and critics.
• Some appointed magistrates have been sanctioned by the United States for human rights violations.
• A recent constitutional reform reduced the Supreme Court’s members and eliminated the balance of powers, legalizing statelessness.