Nicaraguan President declares no more elections

Nicaragua’s long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife.

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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer
Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 23, 2026

Nicaragua’s parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega’s order, fueling criticisms

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms

The WeekLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

Why Nicaragua’s president is scrapping elections

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KIYU 88.1 Galena, AKLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Nicaragua’s President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule

NPRLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer
Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Nicaragua’s President Ortega moves to extend his 20-year rule and says no elections anytime soon

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Nicaragua’s President Ortega moves to extend his 20-year rule and says no elections anytime soon

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7 sources
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 22, 2026· ran in 6 outlets

Nicaragua’s parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega’s order, fueling criticisms

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Jul 22, 2026

Nicaragua will not hold any elections, president declares

The National InterestCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Nicaragua Strongman Daniel Ortega Doesn’t Feel Like Holding Elections Anymore

UPICenter· Jul 21, 2026

U.S. condemns Ortega after he declares Nicaragua won't hold elections

The HillCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Nicaragua's Ortega moves to abolish elections

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9 sources
ValuetainmentRight· Jul 25, 2026

Nicaragua president Daniel Ortega ENDS Elections

Legal InsurrectionRight· Jul 23, 2026

Nicaragua’s Parliament Moving to Abolish Elections After Ortega’s Declaration

New York PostLean Right· Jul 23, 2026

Nicaraguan President declares no more elections

Fox NewsRight· Jul 23, 2026

Nicaragua's parliament plans to eliminate elections to codify President Ortega's declaration

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, Washington Times, +1 more
TribliveLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

Nicaragua’s parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega’s order, fueling criticisms

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms

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3 articles
The GuardianLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

Nicaragua’s congress announces ‘work plan’ to suspend elections

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Ortega insists no more elections for Nicaragua

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  1. Jul 20Nicaragua’s President Ortega moves to extend his 20-year rule and says no elections anytime soon
  2. Jul 22Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms

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