Description
1987 Constitution of Nicaragua
Book Summary
This volume contains the full text of the 1987 Constitution of Nicaragua, a foundational document that institutionalized the principles of the Sandinista Revolution. Approved in a context of profound social change and conflict, the constitution establishes the foundations of the Nicaraguan state, its fundamental rights, and the organization of public power. The reader will find here the primary source for understanding the legal and political structure that governed the country following one of the most transformative periods in its contemporary history.
What is it about?
The 1987 Constitution of Nicaragua is the result of the constituent process promoted by the National Assembly under the Sandinista government. Its content reflects the will to institutionalize revolutionary achievements and lay the foundations for a society with social justice, equality, and respect for human rights. The text addresses the organization of the state, the rights and duties of citizens, and the principles of national sovereignty at a time when Nicaragua was facing internal tensions and external aggression. Its preamble evokes the historical struggle of the Nicaraguan people, from indigenous ancestors to figures such as Augusto C. Sandino and Carlos Fonseca, and highlights the participation of diverse social sectors in the construction of a new legal order.
Main Topics
- Institutionalization of the principles of the Sandinista Revolution
- Human rights and fundamental guarantees in the Nicaraguan context
- Organization of the state and separation of powers
- National sovereignty and opposition to foreign intervention
- Social justice, and economic, political, and social equality
- Participation of popular sectors in the political life of the country
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at students and professionals of law, political science, and contemporary history of Central America. It is also of interest to researchers analyzing constituent processes in revolutionary contexts, as well as to any reader who wishes to understand the legal framework that defined Nicaragua during the second half of the 20th century.
What this book offers
- Direct access to the legal text that structured the Nicaraguan state after the Sandinista Revolution
- Understanding of the ideological and political foundations of the 1987 Constitution
- Historical context regarding the struggle for sovereignty and social justice in Nicaragua
- Reference tool for the comparative analysis of Latin American constitutions
- Reference document for studying the relationship between law and revolutionary processes
Technical Sheet
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classic texts
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2025
- Number of pages: 76
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Assessment
This pocket edition offers the Nicaraguan constitutional text in an accessible and manageable format, ideal for academic or professional consultation. The work allows the reader to approach the legal source that marked a milestone in the country's political history directly, without intermediaries or external analysis. It is especially useful for those seeking to understand the legal framework that emerged from one of the most significant revolutionary processes in Latin America, as well as for the study of fundamental rights and the organization of the state in contexts of social transformation.