Dossier
Sandinista Revolution
Coverage of Sandinista Revolution in the Nexus archive.
Daniel Ortegaperson2Rosario Murilloperson2Nicaraguaplace2U.S. State Departmentorganization1Trump administrationorganization1Biden administrationorganization1constitutional changestopic1Juan Sebastián Chamorroperson1Tiziano Bredaperson1Danny Ramírez Ayérdizperson1Sandinista partyorganization1United Statesplace1ACLEDorganization1
- Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections, shutting out opposition
Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega stated the country will no longer hold elections, closing avenues for opposition to challenge his government. Ortega and Rosario Murillo have consolidated power through constitutional changes and control over political institutions, prompting U.S. sanctions and criticism from international bodies.
- Nicaragua’s President Ortega moves to extend his 20-year rule and says no elections anytime soon
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has announced no elections will be held, extending his nearly 20-year rule. The cancellation of the 2027 elections, following a constitutional term extension, has drawn criticism from opposition groups and international observers, who view the move as consolidating authoritarian control.