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Nicaragua Moves to Abolish Elections Entirely
The Guardian·Thursday, 23 July 2026
Nicaragua's congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, announced a formal plan to implement his order to end elections in the country. The UN and the US both strongly condemned the move. The US Secretary of State called on the international community to unite against the Ortega regime.
Why It Matters
When a government legally dismantles democracy, it sets a precedent that autocrats elsewhere watch closely. This is a rare, stark example of a country formally abolishing elections.
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