Nicaragua amends constitution, grants 'absolute power' to president and his wife
- Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega and his wife were granted control of all state powers under a constitutional amendment ratified by the legislature, elevating her to 'Co-President.'
- The reform allows for stricter control over the media and the Church, preventing them from being influenced by 'Foreign Interests.'
- These changes represent a significant destruction of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Nicaragua.
- Murillo described the reform as marking 'A New Chapter in Our History... of Freedom, National Dignity and National Pride.
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Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo consolidated their absolute command in Nicaragua. Now, as president and “co-president” they will control all the powers of the state and civil society, according to a constitutional reform ratified this Thursday by the Parliament. The presidential period extends from five to six years and the already powerful Murillo rises in rank, from vice president to “co-president”, according to the amendment unanim…
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Nicaraguan parliament approved a constitutional reform that consolidates the grip on the country of Daniel Ortega, president since 2006, and his wife Rosario Murillo.
Reform of the country's Constitution ends the independence of the powers and expands the terms of office of the president and his wife, Rosario Murillo, now “co-president”.
Nicaragua's Ortega expands power as reforms win final approval
Constitutional reforms proposed by Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega to further consolidate power by extending his control over other parts of government won final approval on Thursday after a unanimous vote.
Ortega, Wife Are Now Nicaragua's 'Co-Presidents'
Nicaragua's Congress approved a constitutional reform on Thursday that would make President Daniel Ortega and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, "co-presidents" of the Central American nation. The proposal also expanded the presidential term to six years from five in a move that further consolidated the family's firm grip...
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