CLNicaragua's National Assembly, controlled by the ruling Sandinista party, approved a constitutional reform proposed by President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. The reform prohibits opposition parties from participating in elections, effectively excluding them from the electoral process. It also extends the terms of key officials, including the vice president and heads of the military and police, from six to seven years. The reform requires approval by two separate legislative sessions to take effect, with the second session scheduled to begin in January 2027. This move has drawn criticism from the United States and other regional countries. The reform aligns with previous changes that extended presidential terms and elevated Murillo to the role of co-president. The change impacts the electoral calendar, shifting general elections from November 2026 to November 2027.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the reform as a consolidation of power by Ortega and Murillo, emphasizing the exclusion of opposition parties and the extension of their terms. While the article reports on the event objectively, it highlights the authoritarian nature of the reforms and the international criticism
