Nicaragua bans opposition from participating in presidential elections

Nicaragua's National Assembly approves a constitutional reform banning opposition parties from elections.

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The presidential term is extended from six to seven years, consolidating Daniel Ortega's power.

This decision marks a further democratic backslide in the country under the Sandinista regime.

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