Ortega's Power Play: Nicaragua's Descent into Authoritarianism Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's latest move to exclude "traitors" and "coup plotting" opposition members from elections is a stark reminder of his regime's consolidation of power.
The draft constitutional reform, set to be approved in September, would extend the presidential term from six to seven years, cementing Ortega's grip on the country.
This isn't just a power grab – it's a deliberate attempt to dismantle any semblance of democracy in Nicaragua.