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Nicaragua Moves to Abolish Elections, Drawing UN Condemnation
Nicaragua's parliament is planning to eliminate elections, effectively codifying President Ortega's declaration and solidifying his power. This move has drawn strong condemnation from the UN human rights chief, who criticized the decision to abolish democratic processes.
22 Jul, 20:07 — 23 Jul, 04:39
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Fox NewsMixed43d ago
Nicaragua's parliament plans to eliminate elections to codify President Ortega's declaration
Nicaragua's congress moves to abolish elections after President Daniel Ortega declared no more elections, drawing condemnation from the international community.
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual44d ago
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.
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First report: Al Jazeera · 22 Jul, 20:07|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h
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