Nicaragua amends constitution, grants 'absolute power' to president and his wife

In the Latin American country, the division of powers is abolished as well as expatriation and paramilitary associations legalized

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.

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...

By Omar Fajardo, CNN Nicaragua's National Assembly approved a controversial partial reform to the country's Constitution on Thursday, according to a statement on its website. The vote was unanimous, according to the statement. The initiative was presented in November by President Daniel Ortega, who proposed subordinating the legislative, judicial, electoral, control and oversight, regional and municipal bodies to the Executive Branch. The govern…