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Nicaragua amends constitution, grants 'absolute power' to president and his wife

Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega and his wife were granted control of all state powers under a constitutional amendment ratified by the legislature, elevating her to 'Co-President.'
The reform allows for stricter control over the media and the Church, preventing them from being influenced by 'Foreign Interests.'
These changes represent a significant destruction of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Nicaragua.
Murillo described the reform as marking 'A New Chapter in Our History... Of Freedom, National Dignity and National Pride.

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Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo assume absolute control in Nicaragua; they did so

Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo consolidated their absolute command in Nicaragua. Now, as president and “co-president” they will control all the powers of the state and civil society, according to a constitutional reform ratified this Thursday by the Parliament. The presidential period extends from five to six years and the already powerful Murillo rises in rank, from vice president to “co-president”, according to the amendment unanim…

23 days ago

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Liberation

In Nicaragua, the presidential couple gets full powers

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Nicaraguan parliament approved a constitutional reform that consolidates the grip on the country of Daniel Ortega, president since 2006, and his wife Rosario Murillo.

23 days ago·Paris, France

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Reuters

Nicaragua's Ortega expands power as reforms win final approval

Constitutional reforms proposed by Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega to further consolidate power by extending his control over other parts of government won final approval on Thursday after a unanimous vote.

23 days ago·United Kingdom

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Newser

Ortega, Wife Are Now Nicaragua's 'Co-Presidents'

Nicaragua's Congress approved a constitutional reform on Thursday that would make President Daniel Ortega and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, "co-presidents" of the Central American nation. The proposal also expanded the presidential term to six years from five in a move that further consolidated the family's firm grip...

23 days ago·Miami, United States

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KRDO

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Constitutional reform approved in Nicaragua that concentrates powers in Ortega and his wife

By Omar Fajardo, CNN Nicaragua's National Assembly approved a controversial partial reform to the country's Constitution on Thursday, according to a statement on its website. The vote was unanimous, according to the statement. The initiative was presented in November by President Daniel Ortega, who proposed subordinating the legislative, judicial, electoral, control and oversight, regional and municipal bodies to the Executive Branch. The govern…

23 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Latin Times

Nicaragua Legislature Cements 'Absolute Power' Of President, Wife

Daniel Ortega, who is under Western sanctions for human rights abuses, had proposed the reform himself, which also lengthens the Central American country's presidential term from five to six years.

24 days ago

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