SpainThe president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, has explicitly ruled out any possibility of democratic alternation by stating that his regime will not allow electoral processes that could threaten the ruling party's control. In a speech commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, Ortega claimed that opposition groups abroad are 'lying in wait' and accused them of wanting to win elections to enrich themselves. He emphasized that there will be no more elections in Nicaragua to prevent the opposition from capturing power. Since 2007, Ortega has been in power alongside his wife, Rosario Murillo, who was appointed co-president through a constitutional amendment in February 2025. This reform eliminated checks and balances, granted Ortega and Murillo absolute power, and was criticized by international organizations such as the UN, OAS, and the European Parliament, as well as U.S. authorities, which accused Murillo of creating the role of co-president without legitimate elections.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the actions of Daniel Ortega's regime in Nicaragua, emphasizing their rejection of democratic elections and consolidation of power. The framing highlights the authoritarian nature of the regime, the suppression of opposition, and criticism from international bodies, which aligns
