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July 20, 2026
Ortega Declares End to Elections in Nicaragua
- Ortega states there will be no more elections, solidifying his and his wife's control over Nicaragua.
- The decision follows years of political repression and constitutional reforms that have marginalized opposition.
- Analysts view the move as a sign of Ortega's fear of potential dissent and opposition resurgence.
2 Sources
- Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold electionsJul 20, 2026 at 4:17 PM · Reuters
- Nicaragua’s Ortega says ‘never again’ for elections after two decades in powerJul 21, 2026 at 1:28 AM · CNN