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Daniel Ortega

Person · Head_of_state · Nicaragua · 95 dispatches indexed · last seen Aug 24, 2026
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International Relations
How Do Latin American Countries Support Ukraine?

Latin American countries vary in supporting Ukraine, with some voting in favor of UN resolutions and others abstaining or opposing them.

Вокс Україна · Aug 14
Geopolitical Politics
Nicaragua, Eternal Dictatorship

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega declares there will be no more elections to prevent opponents from gaining power.

La Nacion · Jul 30
Geopolitical Politics
Under Trump's Interference, Latin American Democracy Faces Challenging Times

Trump's interference in Latin America has intensified authoritarianism and weakened democracy across the region, as exemplified by Nicaragua's abolition of elections and the rise of right-wing allied governments implementing extreme security measures that erode institutional checks.

La Nacion · Jul 26
Geopolitical Politics
Julio Hernández López: Astillero

Trump's representative Greer arrives in Mexico today to demand the country accept unfavorable trade terms, increased border surveillance, and broader cooperation under threat to the T-MEC agreement, while Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega eliminates elections to perpetuate his authoritarian regime.

La Jornada · Jul 23
Geopolitical Politics
No more elections in Nicaragua

Daniel Ortega announced no more elections in Nicaragua, solidifying his authoritarian rule.

La Nacion · Jul 29
Geopolitical Politics
Nicaraguan President Announces Elimination of Elections

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced the elimination of elections, citing foreign interference concerns, prompting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to condemn the move as authoritarian and threatening to American national security, with potential economic sanctions under consideration.

El Intransigente · Jul 22
International Relations
US warns Ortega: 'Will not stand idly by'

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega announced the country will hold no more elections, prompting the US State Department to warn it will not remain passive, amid concerns about Nicaragua transitioning toward a single-party authoritarian state.

Diario El Dia - · Jul 22