On Thursday, 10 September 2026, the oral proceedings regarding Germany’s preliminary objections in the Alleged Breaches of Certain International Obligations in respect of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Nicaragua v. Germany) case concluded. The case already has a complicated history. On
The Rise and Second Demise of the Central American Court of Justice
In May 2026, the Central American Court of Justice (CACJ) quietly ceased operations following Honduras’ withdrawal—a development that attracted little attention despite marking the end of one of the world’s earliest permanent international courts. Although the CACJ never succeeded in
Amnesty International warns Nicaragua constitutional reform dismantles right to public participation
Amnesty International on Thursday raised alarm after Nicaragua’s announcement of a constitutional reform initiative that threatens to erase the country’s remaining democratic safeguards, extending presidential terms and permanently barring opponents from elections.
President Daniel Ortega and co‑president Rosario Murillo have
UN rights experts decry mass revocation of lawyer credentials in Nicaragua
The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (GHREN) on Monday a condemned the government’s revocation of the credentials of numerous lawyers and notaries.
According to testimonies from those affected, there was no notification, legal basis, nor official explanation
Essential Security Interests Exceptions and the Limits of Self-Judgment: Implications of Riverside Coffee v Nicaragua
In recent years, national security has increasingly served as a justification to deviate from international law obligations. The ICSID award in Riverside Coffee v Nicaragua has added a new layer to the developing case law on the interplay between
French appeals court rejects award for Nicaragua banana plantation workers
A French appeals court on Tuesday rejected an appeal to enforce compensation for Nicaraguan banana plantation workers harmed by pesticides.
The Paris appeals court released a judgment stating that “the sums awarded to each claimant… are manifestly disproportionate.” This confirmed
Ninth Circuit Reinstates DHS TPS Termination for Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a lower court’s order vacating the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, reinstating the DHS termination.
In granting the
Nicaragua removes visa-free entry for Cubans amid US pressure
Nicaragua ended visa-free travel for Cuban citizens on Sunday, cutting off a previous pathway for Cubans seeking to enter the US.
The order requires Cuban citizens to now carry more than an ordinary passport to travel in Nicaragua. The move
Section 301 Tariffs Announced Against Nicaragua Over Labor and Human Rights Violations
On December 10th, 2025 the US Trade Representative released the results of the Section 301 investigation initiated in December 2024 into Nicaragua’s alleged violations of labor rights, human rights and the rule of law protections. The investigation detailed extensive infringement
Global Freedom of Expression, Columbia University: Newsletter, 12 December 2025
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is