Latest news in Nicaragua? September 12th, 2026

The major developments in and involving Nicaragua around September 12, 2026:

• Constitutional Reforms and Election Restrictions: Nicaragua’s National Assembly recently approved sweeping constitutional reforms that extend the presidential term to seven years and officially bar opposition figures deemed to have supported or participated in anti-government actions from seeking public office. The move has drawn strong condemnation from the United Nations, the European Union, the United States, and the Organization of American States (OAS), which has moved toward convening emergency diplomatic sessions regarding further sanctions. Taipei Times+ 1
• Hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ): Nicaragua has been actively pursuing its case against Germany at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, accusing Berlin of breaching international law and the Genocide Convention through military exports to Israel. Germany has argued that the court lacks jurisdiction, while Nicaragua’s legal team continues to push for the proceedings to advance. Al Arabiya+ 1
• Mining and Industrial Activity: Operational reports from major regional operators, such as Mineros at the Hemco concession, indicate ongoing efforts to stockpile extracted gold ore ahead of planned plant processing capacity expansions slated for late 2026. Crux Investor