INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The National Assembly of Nicaragua passed a constitutional reform that grants Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, unprecedented
authority.This move has raised concerns about the erosion of democratic principles in the Central American nation
The reform package, consisting of 15 items, was swiftly approved by all 91 legislators in the parliament.It extends the presidential term
been steadily accumulating power within the Nicaraguan government
She currently serves as vice president, foreign minister, and spokesperson for the regime
The constitutional changes formalize her already substantial influence and position her as a potential successor to Ortega.Nicaragua
She has been working to establish her son, Laureano, 42, as another potential heir to the Ortega dynasty
This familial consolidation of power has drawn criticism from both domestic and international observers.Nicaragua Assembly Grants Unlimited
Powers to Presidential CoupleThe constitutional reforms have been met with widespread condemnation
The Organization of American States (OAS) and the United States have rejected these measures
Nicaraguan exiles view the changes as a formalization of the unlimited power that Ortega and Murillo have exercised for years.The reforms
grant the couple oversight of legislative and judicial bodies, regional and municipal administrations, and control mechanisms, including
those related to elections
This consolidation of power effectively dismantles the independence of these institutions, raising concerns about the future of democracy in
Nicaragua.While the reforms have been approved, they must be voted on and accepted again in the next legislative period in 2025 before
However, given the current political climate, their implementation seems likely
The international community watches closely as Nicaragua continues its slide towards authoritarian rule under the guise of constitutional
