Daniel Ortega declares elections will be abolished in Nicaragua

Daniel Ortega Nicaragua elections Rosario Murillo Uruguay concern U.S. condemnation

President Daniel Ortega announced that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, stating “there will never be elections here again” during a speech marking the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. Ortega’s declaration was made alongside his wife Rosario Murillo, who now serves as co‑president after recent constitutional changes that elevated her to the same rank.

The announcement has drawn widespread condemnation. Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Minister Mario Lubetkin, issued a statement expressing deep concern and reaffirming support for “free, plural and periodic” elections in Nicaragua. In the United States, Senator Marco Rubio condemned the decree, saying the international community will not stand by as the dictatorship deepens. Human‑rights observers note that the regime has already stripped more than 450 citizens of their nationality and exiled dozens of opponents, further consolidating power.

The move follows a pattern of increasing authoritarian measures, including the 2025 constitutional reform that granted Murillo the title of co‑president and the ongoing repression of civil society, media, and political opposition.

Entities: Daniel Ortega · Dora María Tellez · Marco Rubio · Mario Lubetkin · Nicaragua · Rosario Murillo · Uruguay Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nicaraguan government has stripped more than 450 citizens of their nationality.
[● 3 SOURCES] Rosario Murillo holds the title of co‑president of Nicaragua.
[● 3 SOURCES] The announcement was made during the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mario Lubetkin heads Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
[● 3 SOURCES] Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern about Ortega’s statements.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nicaraguan Assembly announced a new constitutional framework to block foreign interference in elections.
[● 8 SOURCES] Daniel Ortega announced that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections.
[○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. Senator Marco Rubio condemned Ortega’s decree.