Ortega insists no more elections for Nicaragua
Summary
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that his country will stop holding elections, saying this will prevent opposition groups, which he claims are controlled by the United States, from trying to take power. Ortega has ruled since 2007 and has been criticized internationally for limiting political opposition and human rights abuses.Key Facts
- President Ortega said Nicaragua will no longer hold elections to block opposition parties.
- Ortega has been in power since 2007 after contested elections.
- He claims opposition groups are backed by the United States and will no longer regain power.
- The 2021 election was disputed due to government crackdowns and arrests of opponents.
- In 2023, Ortega’s presidential term was extended to six years, and his wife was named co-president.
- The UN Human Rights Council accuses Ortega’s government of human rights abuses, including detentions and torture.
- In 2018, over 300 people died during government crackdowns on protests.
- Ortega has removed citizenship from hundreds of people and caused many to flee the country.
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