# Nicaragua's National Assembly approves Ortega reform barring opposition from elections

Nicaragua's ruling-party-controlled Assembly approved Ortega's reform barring opposition parties from elections.

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Nicaragua's National Assembly, controlled by the ruling party, approved on 2026-09-01 a constitutional reform promoted by President Daniel Ortega and co-president Rosario Murillo that prohibits opposition parties from participating in electoral processes. [^1]

The approved reform establishes restrictions that prevent individuals designated by the State as participants in 'coup acts' or 'betrayal of the homeland' from participating in elections. [^2]

The National Assembly of Nicaragua approved on September 1, 2026, a constitutional amendment driven by President Daniel Ortega that extends the presidential term from six to seven years. [^3]

The amendment excludes individuals who participated in coup attempts, committed treason, or supported foreign military intervention from participating in the electoral process. [^4]

A group of pensioners closed the Avenida de los Mártires in Panama City on Monday to demand the approval of Law Project 491. [^5]

Law Project 491 proposes creating a fund to equalize pensions and retirement benefits that are currently below B/.600. [^6]

The Venezuelan National Assembly approved a binational energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States in a special session on September 1, 2026. [^7]

Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua, stated on 2026-07-19 that there would be no more elections in Nicaragua, arguing he sought to prevent the opposition from regaining power. [^8]

Rosario Murillo, co-president of Nicaragua, said on 2026-09-02 that the second ratification of the constitutional reform is scheduled to begin on 2027-01-18, as required by Nicaraguan law for constitutional changes. [^9]

The reform incorporates grounds to disqualify candidates who, in the judgment of authorities, have requested 'military intervention' or participated in what the Government qualifies as attempts at destabilization. [^10]

The vote was described by the presidency of the Parliament as unanimous, occurring in a context of strong concentration of power around President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo. [^11]

Gustavo Porras, the president of the National Assembly, announced the approval of the constitutional amendment. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Nicaragua's National Assembly, controlled by the ruling party, approved on 2026-09-01 a constitutional reform promoted by President Daniel Ortega and co-president Rosario Murillo that prohibits opposition parties from participating in electoral processes. (La Tercera, News)
2. The approved reform establishes restrictions that prevent individuals designated by the State as participants in 'coup acts' or 'betrayal of the homeland' from participating in elections. (El País, News)
3. The National Assembly of Nicaragua approved on September 1, 2026, a constitutional amendment driven by President Daniel Ortega that extends the presidential term from six to seven years. (El País, News)
4. The amendment excludes individuals who participated in coup attempts, committed treason, or supported foreign military intervention from participating in the electoral process. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
5. A group of pensioners closed the Avenida de los Mártires in Panama City on Monday to demand the approval of Law Project 491. (Crítica, News)
6. Law Project 491 proposes creating a fund to equalize pensions and retirement benefits that are currently below B/.600. (Crítica, News)
7. The Venezuelan National Assembly approved a binational energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States in a special session on September 1, 2026. (EL NACIONAL, News)
8. Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua, stated on 2026-07-19 that there would be no more elections in Nicaragua, arguing he sought to prevent the opposition from regaining power. (La Tercera, News)
9. Rosario Murillo, co-president of Nicaragua, said on 2026-09-02 that the second ratification of the constitutional reform is scheduled to begin on 2027-01-18, as required by Nicaraguan law for constitutional changes. (La Tercera, News)
10. The reform incorporates grounds to disqualify candidates who, in the judgment of authorities, have requested 'military intervention' or participated in what the Government qualifies as attempts at destabilization. (El País, News)
11. The vote was described by the presidency of the Parliament as unanimous, occurring in a context of strong concentration of power around President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo. (El País, News)
12. Gustavo Porras, the president of the National Assembly, announced the approval of the constitutional amendment. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)

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