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Nicaragua's Ortega Aims to Abolish Elections

Updated 2026-07-21 18:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced plans to abolish presidential elections next year, maintaining his shared control with co-president Rosario Murillo. This move has sparked concerns about democratic backsliding in the country.

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The Hill
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on Sunday said his country is moving toward not holding a presidential election next year, appearing to maintain his shared control over the country with his co-president and wife, Rosario Murillo. Ortega said at a government rally marking the 47th anniversary of t
2026-07-21 17:42 UTC
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