Supreme Court of Justice (Nicaragua)

The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) of Nicaragua is the country's highest court.

In January 2019, Justice Rafael Solis resigned his position on the court in protest of President Daniel Ortega's repression of protests that began in Nicaragua in April 2018.[1] Solis had been an ally of Ortega since fighting in the revolution together in the 1970s, and was a key figure in the October 19, 2009 Supreme Court decision to remove presidential term limits,[1] opening the door to Ortega's reelection in 2011 and again in 2016.[2] Division among opposition on the court also solidified Ortega's support from the court,[2] which found that the term limits violated his civil rights.[1] In his resignation, Solis called the decision a "mistake".[1]

References
  1. Robles, Frances (12 January 2019). "Nicaraguan Supreme Court Justice Slams His Former Ally, President Ortega". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  2. "Nicaragua court opens way for Daniel Ortega re-election". Reuters. 2009-10-20. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
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