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Nicaragua approves law limiting opposition participation in elections

Nicaragua approves law limiting opposition participation in elections

Wed 2 Sept 2026 02:58 CEST

Nicaragua's Congress has approved a controversial package of laws that limits opposition politicians' participation in elections. The changes come at the request of the country's long-time president, Daniel Ortega

Nicaragua Congress to vote on barring opposition parties from future elections

Nicaragua Congress to vote on barring opposition parties from future elections

Thu 23 Jul 2026 03:11 CEST

Nicaragua's Congress will further limit the opposition's ability to operate in the country. The announcement comes after the president said the country would never hold elections again

US warns Nicaragua after Ortega says elections will never be held

US warns Nicaragua after Ortega says elections will never be held

Wed 22 Jul 2026 02:31 CEST

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced this week that elections will “never” be held in the country. Now the United States is warning of consequences

Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega says there will be no more elections: Never

Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega says there will be no more elections: Never

Tue 21 Jul 2026 08:15 CEST

There will be no more elections in Nicaragua, the country's president Daniel Ortega declares. Never, never, never, says Ortega

Nicaragua's President Gets "Absolute Power"

Nicaragua's President Gets "Absolute Power"

Fri 31 Jan 2025 03:38 CET

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and his wife have, through an addition to the country's constitution, been given control over the entire state apparatus.