Nicaraguan autocrat who shaped 20th-century politics
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has announced there will be no more elections and his congress has begun drafting constitutional changes to extend the presidential term and block opposition candidates. The proposal would make terms seven years and bar those labeled "traitors" or "coup plotters" from office; the UN and the US have condemned the moves.
Nicaragua’s government has announced the cancellation of elections scheduled for November 2027 as Congress extends the presidential term by one year. Ortega, governing with Rosario Murillo, has tightened control since 2007, jailing opponents and reshaping institutions. Rights groups warn of a deeper crackdown, while international actors condemn the move.