Nicaragua’s Constitutional Overreach: Stripping Dual Nationals Threatens Freedom and Stability

In a chilling display of unchecked power, Nicaragua’s Ortega-Murillo regime has cemented its authoritarian hold by passing a constitutional reform eliminating dual nationality. This legal maneuver strips Nicaraguans of their citizenship the moment they acquire another nationality, an act that strikes at the heart of individual liberty and national sovereignty—yet not in defense of freedom, but as a tool to silence dissent. Is Loyalty to a Nation a Weapon or a Right? The official justification claims that dual nationality is incompatible with exclusive loyalty to Nicaragua. Yet this reasoning masks the true intent: consolidating power by punishing those who seek...