Nicaragua votes to bar opposition parties and extend terms in first approval of constitutional reform
Nicaragua's National Assembly has voted to bar opposition parties from future elections and extend the terms of the president and other elected officials, in a move that deepens concern over the country's political direction. The vote took place during a special outdoor legislative session on Tuesday and was described by the United States as a further step away from democratic norms. The reform still needs a second approval before it can take effect, with the next vote scheduled for January 18.The measure would formally exclude from office any opposition figures deemed to have taken part in planning or carrying out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
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