- U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio urged other countries to isolate Nicaragua after President Daniel Ortega said his government will stop holding elections.
- Ortega says ending elections will block U.S.-backed opponents; he’s ruled since 2007 and last year made his wife, Rosario Murillo, co‑president while extending the presidential term.
- Ortega has largely crushed the opposition—jailing dissenters and forcing politicians into exile—prompting U.S. and regional calls to help Nicaraguans restore democratic choice.
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