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[^1]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe amendment excludes individuals who participated in coup attempts, committed treason, or supported foreign military intervention from participating in the electoral process. [^4]\n\nA group of pensioners closed the Avenida de los Mártires in Panama City on Monday to demand the approval of Law Project 491. [^5]\n\nLaw Project 491 proposes creating a fund to equalize pensions and retirement benefits that are currently below B/.600. [^6]\n\nThe Venezuelan National Assembly approved a binational energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States in a special session on September 1, 2026. [^7]\n\nDaniel 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]\n\nRosario 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nGustavo Porras, the president of the National Assembly, announced the approval of the constitutional amendment. 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