Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded ‘a wall, a blockade’ against opposition parties.

Nicaragua's parliament plans to eliminate elections to codify President Ortega's declaration

Nicaragua’s lawmakers announced plans to abolish elections in the Central American country, following through on President Daniel Ortega’s declaration over the weekend that there would be no more elections, which…

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s decision to abolish elections

UN rights chief condemns worsening repression in Nicaragua, urging the restoration of freedoms and the rule of law.

Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections, shutting out opposition

Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega said the Central American country would no longer hold elections, further closing off any potential path for the opposition to challenge the government he leads with…