The Nicaraguan parliament, dominated by the ruling Sandinista Front, on Friday approved a constitutional reform that hands more power to President Daniel Ortega, his wife the vice president, as well as the Central American nation's police and military.

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 President Daniel Ortega has proposed a constitutional reform to extend presidential powers and terms, incorporating his wife as 'co-president.' The reforms aim to expand control over media and allow military intervention.