Carlos Argüello Gómez

Dr. Carlos José Argüello Gómez is a Nicaraguan lawyer and diplomat. He has been the Nicaraguan Ambassador to the Netherlands since 1983.[1][2]

Carlos Argüello Gómez
Argüello at the ICJ in 1984
Nicaraguan Ambassador to the Netherlands.
In office
January 1, 1983 – Incumbent
PresidentJunta of National Reconstruction
Nicaraguan Ambassador to the International Court of Justice.
In office
January 1, 1983 – Incumbent
PresidentJunta of National Reconstruction
Preceded byNone
Nicaraguan Ambassador to the United Kingdom
In office
August 21, 2010 – October 26, 2014
PresidentDaniel Ortega
Preceded byGuisell Morales Echaverry
Personal details
Born1946 (age 77–78)
Managua
Political partyFSLN
SpouseSherly Aurora Noguera Miranda

Early life and education

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Carlos José Argüello Gómez was born in San José, Costa Rica, on 27 July 1946, the son of Nicaraguan nationals Fernando Argüello Solórzano and Alina Gómez Argüello. He studied Legal Sciences at Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) and received his A.B. in 1976. From 1980 until 1982, he served as Deputy Minister of Justice, and from 1982 until 1983, he served as Nicaragua's Minister of Justice.

Nicaragua v. Germany (facilitation of genocide)

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On April 8 2024, Carlos José Argüello Gómez was opening the case on behalf of Nicaragua at the International Court of Justice, accusing Germany of complicity to the genocidal acts by Israel against the Palestinian population in Gaza. He argued that Germany has continued and increased their military exports to Israel despite the documented crimes against humanity by Israel. He also mentioned Germany's objection to the Genocide Convention against Israel filed by South Africa in December 2023.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "UN Court Lays Down Costa Rica, Nicaragua Maritime Borders". Voice of America. United States: Voice of America. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  2. ^ "Cassette No. 2 de la CUARTA Sesión del XXIX LEGISLATURA". legislacion.asamblea.gob.ni. San Salvador: Ministerio de Gobernacion. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "Lawyer slams Germany for facilitating Israel's bombardment of Gaza at the Hague". Youtube. United States: Youtube. Retrieved April 9, 2024.