Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has announced that the country will no longer hold national elections, effectively removing any future electoral challenge to his rule. Ortega, who has governed since 2007, said the move would block the opposition from returning to power, further consolidating the political control he shares with his wife ahead of the end of his current term next year.

Nicaragua's Ortega says Opposition should 'forget' elections

 Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega declared that the country will no longer hold elections

Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, President says 

Over 200 political prisoners in Nicaragua were freed and flown to the United States on Thursday. Among them were five former presidential hopefuls and other prominent opponents of President Daniel Ortega.

Emotional scenes at Dulles airport as over 200 Nicaraguan prisoners freed and sent to US

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was sworn into office for his fourth consecutive term on Monday, hours after the United States and European Union imposed sanctions on several figures in his government following elections Washington has called a "sham".

Ortega sworn in as president for fourth term in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua, the country's strong man Daniel Ortega has been sworn in as the president for a fourth consecutive year alongside him, first lady Rosario Murillo has also been sworn in for a second time as the vice president.

EU and United States widen sanctions as Daniel Ortega begins new term

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has secured a record fourth term in office after a ruthless crackdown on dissent ahead of the polls. What does it mean for the future of the Central American nation? Molly Gambhir brings you more.

Gravitas: Nicaragua's Ortega locks in another term

Nicaragua's government on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Spain and Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya, accusing Madrid of interference in its affairs and imperial attitudes towards the Central American nation.

Nicaragua lambastes Spanish foreign minister in furious broadside

Police and supporters of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega clashed in Managua on Sunday with demonstrators calling for the release of people imprisoned during recent protests, leaving at least one person dead, authorities said.

Nicaragua: At least one killed in protests; President Ortega defiant

The country's attorney general dubbed the dissolution of the legislature as a 'rupture of constitutional order'

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