Nicaragua
2026
STATUSAbolitionist
EXECUTIONS 20260
SENTENCES0
- 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, 2002NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua at Art
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua at Art
- APRIL 25, 2001NicaraguaDEATH 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 on April 25, 2001
- JANUARY 1, 2001NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua at Art
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua at Art
- APRIL 26, 2000NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
Nicaragua cosponsored the resolution on the death penalty...
Nicaragua cosponsored the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 26 (no
- JANUARY 1, 2000NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art
- APRIL 28, 1999NicaraguaDEATH 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 on April 28 (1999/61)
- JANUARY 1, 1999NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art