politics
May 10, 2026
Ortega and Murillo Soften Discourse After Defeat in SICA
Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo sent a conciliatory letter to SICA member countries, after losing the ability to block the election of the new Secretary-General of the regional body, following a reform approved without Nicaragua's participation.
TL;DR
- Ortega and Murillo sent a conciliatory letter to SICA member countries, a change from their previous aggressive stance.
- Nicaragua was excluded from a meeting where reforms were approved, eliminating its veto power over decisions like electing the Secretary-General.
- The Secretary-General position has been vacant since November 2023, with Nicaragua's previous candidate forced to resign.
- Nicaragua had previously attempted to impose candidates and had engaged in diplomatic disputes with countries like Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.
- The letter expresses sadness over the vacancy and institutional crisis within SICA and calls for a return to legality and consensus.