Nicaragua
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- presidential republic
- CONSTITUTION
- January 9, 1987, with reforms in 1995, 2000, and 2005
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- civil law; the Supreme Court can review administrative acts
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court, 16 judges elected for five years by the National Assembly
RELIGIONS
58.5% Catholic, Protestant minorities
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2010NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- JANUARY 1, 2009NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- JANUARY 1, 2008NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- DECEMBER 18, 2007NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
Nicaragua voted in favour of the Resolution...
Nicaragua voted in favour of the Resolution...
- JANUARY 1, 2007NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- JANUARY 1, 2006NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- APRIL 20, 2005NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- JANUARY 1, 2005NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- APRIL 21, 2004NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the...
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 60th UN Commission on Human Rights
- APRIL 11, 2004NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- APRIL 24, 2003NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the...
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights, in Geneva
- JANUARY 1, 2003NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua at Art
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua at Art