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Ortega Abolishes Elections in Nicaragua | Dayton News
Nicaragua’s longtime ruler Daniel Ortega has declared the country will never hold elections again, cementing his iron grip after 15 years in power and decades of authoritarian rule. Speaking at a revolutionary rally, he dismissed U.S.-backed parties and vowed to eliminate any chance of opposition taking control. With his wife Rosario Murillo as co-president, Ortega has systematically dismantled democratic institutions — including rewriting the constitution to extend his term and centralize control over all branches of government. The U.S. has labeled his regime a dictatorship, imposing…
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