Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega makes grab to consolidate power
Nicaragua's regime announced dozens of constitutional amendments yesterday that include extending President Daniel Ortega's term without elections. Why it matters: Observers say the changes could sound the death knell for the nation's democracy,
Nicaragua OKs Reform To Boost Powers Of President, Wife
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power after loyalist lawmakers Friday approved a constitutional amendment elevating her to the position of "co-president" and boosting the pair's joint control over the state.
Nicaragua’s Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife ‘copresidents’
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega is proposing a constitutional reform that would officially make him and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, “copresidents” of the Central American nation.
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife
Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.
Nicaragua's Ortega Seeks to Expand Presidential Powers
(Reuters) - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform to expand presidential powers over other branches of government, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Nicaragua: President Ortega, wife to be granted new powers
Lawmakers in Nicaragua endorsed the constitutional reform which would expand presidential terms and promote Daniel Ortega's wife Rosario Murillo to a co-president.
Nicaraguan lawmakers approve reform expanding Ortega’s power
The Nicaraguan parliament, dominated by the ruling Sandinista Front, on Friday approved a constitutional reform that hands more power to President Daniel Ortega as well as the Central American nation’s police and military.
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Nicaragua OKs reform to boost powers of President Daniel Ortega, and his wife
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Nicaragua Takes a Stand: New Law Challenges Foreign Sanctions
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Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife Nicaragua’s ‘co-presidents’
Nicaragua’s president Daniel Ortega has proposed a constitutional reform that would officially make him and his wife, current vice president Rosario Murillo, “co-presidents” of the central ...