- Daniel Ortega declared “there won’t be anymore elections” at a Sandinista anniversary, effectively canceling the next vote and extending his hold on power.
- His government has jailed opponents, stripped citizenship, shuttered thousands of organizations and driven many into exile — rights groups call it an entrenched dictatorship with political prisoners.
- The 2021 vote was widely seen as illegitimate, the U.S. doesn’t recognize his presidency, and analysts compare Nicaragua’s path to one‑party states like Cuba or China.
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