Nicaragua’s congress announces ‘work plan’ to suspend elections
Summary
Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, announced plans to stop holding elections, following Ortega’s order. The United Nations and the United States condemned this move, calling for the protection of voting rights and political freedoms.Key Facts
- Nicaragua’s congress confirmed a “work plan” to end elections as directed by President Ortega.
- Ortega has ruled Nicaragua since 2007 and now shares power with his wife, Rosario Murillo, called “co-president.”
- The decision aims to maintain “peace, security, stability,” but critics see it as ending democracy.
- Ortega’s government has imprisoned many opponents, suppressed protests violently, and caused nearly 1 million people to flee the country.
- The UN called on Nicaragua to reopen political space and uphold voting rights aligned with human rights.
- The US Secretary of State described the government as a dictatorship and urged global opposition to Ortega’s regime.
- Ortega’s current presidential term was extended from five to six years after constitutional changes in 2023.
- It is still unknown if the 2027 elections will be canceled or if Ortega and Murillo will run without challengers.
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