Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

BBC World Thursday 30 July 2026, 10:34 UTC 1 min read

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It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.

Nicaraguan (ORG) Daniel Ortega (PERSON)

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Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

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