Ortega Proposes Seven-Year Presidential Term Extension in Nicaragua
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term from six to seven years, renewable, in a move that could keep him in power until 2028. The constitutional reform, expected to be approved in September, also aims to exclude opposition figures labeled as 'traitors' or 'coup plotters' from elections. The proposal has drawn international criticism, with the US warning against a 'dictatorship' and the EU urging Ortega to hold elections in accordance with international norms.46 sourcesSee all sources