Nicaragua's Ortega Refuses Future Elections, Extending Rule

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared there will be no more elections, effectively extending his 20-year rule. The United States has denounced Ortega's decision, calling it authoritarian.

21 Jul, 19:10 — 21 Jul, 19:10

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Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule

The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027.

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First report: politiken · 21 Jul, 15:21|Full coverage: 3 · 4h|Window: 4h

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politiken21 Jul, 15:21First to report

Nicaraguas præsident vil sætte en stopper for nye valg i landet

le-figaro21 Jul, 15:25

Nicaragua : les États-Unis dénoncent la «nature autoritaire» d’Ortega après son refus d’organiser des élections

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Nicaragua's Ortega Refuses Future Elections, Extending Rule

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Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule

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Nicaraguas præsident vil sætte en stopper for nye valg i landet

Nicaragua : les États-Unis dénoncent la «nature autoritaire» d’Ortega après son refus d’organiser des élections

Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule

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