Nicaragua’s Ortega moves to abolish elections

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced plans to potentially abolish next year's presidential election, signaling his intent to continue ruling alongside his wife, Rosario Murillo, without the need for electoral validation. This move comes as a significant blow to democracy and opposition voices, as Ortega's long-standing grip on power has already faced international criticism for undermining civil liberties and political freedoms. Such a decision could deepen the country's political crisis and heighten tensions with international bodies, which have previously condemned Ortega's administration for human rights abuses and authoritarian practices.