Mauricio Herdocia Sacasa | |
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 Herdocia in 2016 | |
| Born | 1 August 1957 |
| Died | 21 January 2021 (aged 63) |
| Alma mater | National Autonomous University of Nicaragua |
| Occupation(s) | Jurist, diplomat |
| Years active | 1981–2021 |
| Known for | International law |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Order of Rubén Darío |
Mauricio Herdocia Sacasa (1 August 1957 – 21 January 2021) was a Nicaraguan jurist who specialized in international law, and diplomat. He held roles in the Nicaraguan government, especially in the Foreign Ministry, across party lines, as well as roles in major international legal bodies including at the United Nations and the Organization of American States. In the 1980s, he worked on a number of peace processes in Central America, helping formalize legal and political structures for the region. Also a legal scholar and professor, he was rector of the American College University and the author of four books on the laws governing the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nicaragua. His contributions were recognized with a number of honors both nationally and internationally, including Nicaragua's Order of Rubén Darío.