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Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections

Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
BBC World Thursday 23 July 2026, 15:54 UTC 1 min read
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The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
Nicaragua (LOCATION) Daniel Ortega (PERSON)
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