
Nicaragua Approves Constitutional Reform Excluding Opposition from Elections
Nicaragua's Congress has approved a constitutional reform that bans opposition parties from participating in elections and extends the presidential term from six to seven years. The move, supported by President Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo, aims to prevent opposition parties from challenging their rule. The reform was approved unanimously in the first vote and must be ratified in a second vote at the beginning of next year.24 sourcesSee all sources



