AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNicaragua Politics: Nicaragua’s Congress approved an Ortega-backed constitutional reform that bans opposition parties from participating in elections and extends the presidential term from six to seven years, drawing criticism from the U.S. and others in the region. U.S.-Nicaragua Tensions: The U.S. demanded Nicaragua release relatives of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, who died in prison in May after being detained since 2023; human rights groups say relatives were arrested and their whereabouts remain unknown. Health & Industry: Nicaragua’s Social Security Institute says its biotechnology plant produced 8 million vaccines this year, including 2.1 million injectable doses in 2025, with exports to Cuba, Venezuela and Ecuador and plans to expand lines and explore new vaccine packaging. Regional Diplomacy: A Vatican diplomacy piece highlights a shift in Holy See engagement with Russia amid the Ukraine war, with Archbishop Gallagher’s Moscow trip framed as a new approach under Pope Leo XIV. Sports (Nicaragua in spotlight): Curaçao celebrated a Little League World Series title that included a 12-3 win over Nicaragua in the tournament run.
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