Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2765(RSP)
Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 18 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 18 June 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
18 June 2026 · decision 5
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text condemns the regime's repression and demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, annulment of convictions and information on their fate.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 18 Jun 2026
AI summary:Parliament condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's repression in Nicaragua, including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and crimes against humanity, and demands the release of political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Jun 2026
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0313/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the death in custody of Brooklyn Rivera and the imprisonment of Carlos Brenes and his wife, and calls on Nicaragua to investigate, release political prisoners, and end repression.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0316/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns human rights violations in Nicaragua, demands the release of arbitrarily detained individuals, and calls for accountability for the death of Brooklyn Rivera.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0293/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's systematic repression and crimes against humanity in Nicaragua, focusing on the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora Martínez Aburto, and Brooklyn Rivera.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0317/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns human rights violations in Nicaragua, including the deaths and detention of political prisoners, and calls for their release and for due process.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0315/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns repression in Nicaragua and demands the release of arbitrarily detained persons, including Carlos Brenes and Salvadora Martínez, and an investigation into the death of Brooklyn Rivera.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0314/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's systematic repression and crimes against humanity in Nicaragua, focusing on the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora Martínez Aburto, and Brooklyn Rivera.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0292/2026
AI summary:This resolution strongly condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's repression in Nicaragua, including arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance, and demands the immediate release of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora Martínez, and all political prisoners.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
18 June 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 18 Jun 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0292/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0293/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0313/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0314/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0315/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0316/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0317/2026Adopted text TA10-0223/2026
17 June 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 17 Jun 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0292/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0293/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0313/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0314/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0315/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0316/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0317/2026
17 June 2026
1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2765(RSP)