Carrión y Otros v. Nicaragua, Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos Caso No. 13465

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) submitted the case Carrión y Otros v. Nicaragua to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights concerning Nicaragua’s international responsibility for failing to properly investigate the death of Carrión. She was in the process of divorce and had custody of her son when she was found dead at home. The medical examiner classified the death as suicide, but her family disputed this, citing her ex-partner’s history of violence.

Código del Trabajo de Nicaragua (1996)

The Labor Code of Nicaragua guarantees equal treatment and opportunities for workers, prohibiting all forms of discrimination. Fundamental Principle XIII establishes that every worker has the right to equal pay for equal work, without distinction, in recognition of the dignity of the human person. Article 17 reinforces this principle by prohibiting employers from engaging in discriminatory practices that limit or exclude access to employment, including demanding payment or compensation in exchange for a job.

Código Penal de Nicaragua Artículos 178 y 179 (promoting prostitution and exploitation)

Articles 178 and 179 criminalize procuring and sexual exploitation, punishing anyone who exploits the prostitution of another person or benefits from it, even with the victim’s consent. The baseline penalty is eight to ten years of imprisonment. The law imposes harsher penalties of up to fifteen years if aggravating circumstances are present, such as acting for profit, using violence, or having a family relationship with or being in a position of authority over the victim.

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