Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, Says He Plans to Abolish Elections

NYT World Tuesday 21 July 2026, 00:49 UTC By Jack Nicas and James Wagner 1 min read

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President Daniel Ortega, 80, who with his wife has exerted complete control over Nicaragua for many years, at a conference in 2014.

Daniel Ortega (PERSON) Nicaragua (LOCATION)

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Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, Says He Plans to Abolish Elections

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