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Nicaragua to end elections as President Ortega consolidates power

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Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has declared that the country will cease holding elections, effectively barring opposition parties from future power. Ortega, who has been in office since 2007, stated that parties supported by the United States will never again hold power in Nicaragua. This announcement comes after the heavily disputed 2021 elections, which saw the detention of opponents and criminalization of dissent, leading to sanctions from the Trump administration. AI

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Nicaragua to end elections as President Ortega consolidates power

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, president says

    Nicaragua’s long-serving President Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife. Ortega, who has continuou…

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