Nicaragua Abolishes Elections | Spokane News

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has declared the country will no longer hold elections, effectively sealing his grip on power as his term ends next year. Speaking at a Sandinista revolution commemoration, he declared the era of foreign-backed opposition is over, while his wife Rosario Murillo, now co-president, solidifies their control over all branches of government. This follows the 2021 elections marred by detentions and repression, and comes after years of crackdowns that killed over 300 during 2018 protests. The UN Human Rights Council has labeled Nicaragua an authoritarian state, and international condemnation continues as Ortega extends his rule to six years — a move that deepens concerns over democracy and human rights in the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3207c40cb103c28d