Nicaragua Purges Lawyers to Crush Checks and Balances | Nigaragua News

Nicaragua News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Nicaragua’s government is launching a chilling crackdown on its legal community, systematically revoking licenses from hundreds—possibly thousands—of lawyers in what UN experts call a “purge of the legal profession.” This move, part of a broader pattern since 2018’s violent protests, aims to dismantle judicial independence and silence dissent. Even non-political lawyers, including those abroad, are being targeted, signaling a sweeping effort to eliminate all independent legal oversight. With no official explanation or notice, the campaign fuels fear and underscores the regime’s drive for…