Dossier
constitutional change
Coverage of constitutional change in the Nexus archive.
- Nicaragua Advances Reforms That Further Bar Its Exiled Opposition
Nicaragua's National Assembly is advancing reforms that restrict exiled opponents, including a constitutional change ending dual citizenship in January 2026. The reform causes Nicaraguans to lose their nationality upon acquiring another, with Central Americans being the only exemption.
- Brazil’s Central Bank Could Control Its Own Money, Defying Lula
A key Senate committee in Brazil approved a constitutional change granting the central bank control of its own budget, allowing it to fund itself from its revenues instead of the federal budget. The move aims to shield the institution as a heated 2026 election impacts markets, defying President Lula.