### [2026-10-4](/feed/2026/10/4/index.md)

##### Nicaragua
# Nicaragua announces its immediate withdrawal from the Central American Parliament after the Organization of American States approved a resolution on Friday calling for Nicaragua to release political prisoners and restore civil liberties. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nicaragua-announces-withdrawal-central-american-parliament-2026-10-04/)

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