The Organization of American States warns Nicaragua it will keep watching even as the country exits

By GABRIELA SELSER
Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Organization of American States says it will continue closely monitoring Nicaragua’s democracy and human rights record even after the country’s imminent exit from the regional body later this month. OAS members made clear that Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega’s withdrawal from the organization his country has belonged to since 1950 would not mean losing a persistent critic of his administration. A resolution approved by members of the permanent council says the OAS “will continue paying special attention to the situation in Nicaragua” and will try to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms there.