Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera
- Reference
- 2026/2765(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 18 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 18 Jun 2026 · Adopted
- Versions
- 9 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 18 June 2026
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera | Resolutions | Adopted | show of hands — no count |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 3
Rejected 186–336–37
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
Versions, 9
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament18 Jun 2026
Adopted text TA10-0223/2026 TA-10-2026-0223
Tabled for plenary17 Jun 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0292/2026 RC-10-2026-0292
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0313/2026 B-10-2026-0313
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0316/2026 B-10-2026-0316
Tabled for plenary15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0293/2026 B-10-2026-0293
Tabled for plenary15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0317/2026 B-10-2026-0317
Tabled for plenary15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0315/2026 B-10-2026-0315
Tabled for plenary15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0314/2026 B-10-2026-0314
Tabled for plenary15 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0292/2026 B-10-2026-0292
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0223/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0313/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0316/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0293/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0317/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0315/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0314/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0292/2026: 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.
What changed, 1
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0292/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0223/2026
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.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 17 Jun 2026–18 Jun 2026
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.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera Motion for a resolution B10-0292/2026 18 Jun 2026
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera”. Dossier, 18 June 2026. procId 2026-2765, reference 2026/2765(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2765 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2765(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2765 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2765,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-06-18},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2765}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2765},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2765, reference 2026/2765(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2765(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}