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Nicaragua Officially Plans to Abolish Elections — A Democracy Alarm for the World
The Guardian·Friday, 24 July 2026
Nicaragua's congress, controlled by long-serving President Daniel Ortega, has announced a formal plan to implement Ortega's order to stop holding elections. The UN and the US have strongly condemned the move. It marks a significant step toward cementing one-man rule in the Central American country.
Why It Matters
When a sitting government formally dismantles the machinery of democracy, it sets a dangerous precedent that the rest of the world — including democratic nations like India — should watch closely.
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