Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega makes grab to consolidate power
Nicaragua's regime announced dozens of constitutional amendments yesterday that include extending President Daniel Ortega's term without elections. Why it matters: Observers say the changes could sound the death knell for the nation's democracy,
Nicaragua's Ortega Seeks to Expand Presidential Powers
(Reuters) - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform to expand presidential powers over other branches of government, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Nicaragua OKs reform to boost powers of president, wife
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power after loyalist lawmakers Friday approved a constitutional amendment elevating her to the position of "co-president" and boosting the pair's joint control over the state.
Nicaragua's Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife 'copresidents'
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega on Wednesday proposed a constitutional reform that would officially make him and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, “copresidents” of the Central American nation.
Nicaraguan Lawmakers Back Reform Strengthening Ortega's Power
The reform, which 79-year-old Ortega sent to Congress on Tuesday "as a matter of urgency" was approved unanimously by 91 Nicaraguan lawmakers. (Reporting by Gabriela Selser; Writing by Sarah Morland;
Nicaraguan lawmakers approve reform expanding Ortega’s power
The Nicaraguan parliament, dominated by the ruling Sandinista Front, on Friday approved a constitutional reform that hands more power to President Daniel Ortega as well as the Central American nation’s police and military.
Presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, propone reforma para que él y su esposa sean “copresidentes”
El presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, propuso el miércoles una reforma constitucional que haría que él y de su esposa, la actual vicepresidenta Rosario Murillo, fueran “copresidentes” de la nación centroamericana.
Nicaragua's Congress OKs Reform To Boost Powers Of President, Wife
Nicaragua's Congress amended the constitution Friday to elevate strongman Daniel Ortega's wife to the post of "co-president" and strengthen their control over the state, loyalist parliamentary chief Gustavo Porras announced.
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Ortega discloses blueprints for projected Nicaragua Canal
So traffic is slow. There are no alternatives,“ Ortega underlined while recalling that the United States had already intended to build a Nicaragua canal back in 1854. ”We are going to send ...
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Nicaragua OKs reform to boost powers of President Daniel Ortega, and his wife
Daniel Ortega is moving towards greater power with the unanimous agreement of Nicaragua's National Assembly. A new law ...