UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s decision to abolish elections
Summary
The UN human rights chief criticized Nicaragua’s government for stopping elections and limiting political freedoms. President Daniel Ortega announced no elections will take place, disrupting democratic processes and increasing control by his party.Key Facts
- Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega said there will be no elections, postponing the next vote until 2027.
- Constitutional changes extended presidential terms from 5 to 6 years.
- The ruling Sandinista party controls parliament, local governments, and regional councils.
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, says Nicaragua is limiting freedoms and dismantling democracy.
- At least 46 people are being held in prison for political reasons without due legal process.
- Several lawyers had their legal licenses revoked without clear reasons.
- Religious leaders, including Bishop Abelardo Mata Guevara, have been detained and their whereabouts are unknown.
- Since 2018, after protests led to more than 300 deaths, Ortega’s government has increased its hold on the country.
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