# Nicaragua Approves Constitutional Ban on Opposition to Ensure Ortega Succession

Nicaragua's National Assembly approved a constitutional reform banning opposition participation to secure Daniel Ortega's family succession.

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The National Assembly of Nicaragua, controlled by the Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN), approved a constitutional reform on Tuesday that prohibits political opposition from participating in elections. [^1]

The United States called on the international community to break ties with Nicaragua after its National Assembly approved a constitutional reform. [^2]

If re-elected at the end of 2028, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo could govern until 2036 under the new term limits. [^3]

The National Assembly extended the term of current elected officials and heads of the Armed Forces from six to seven years. [^4]

The reform must be ratified in a second legislative session in January 2027, a process that would practically establish a single-party system led by the FSLN. [^5]

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, declared that dictatorships denying citizens' inalienable rights should not enjoy the same economic or political benefits as authorities committed to hemispheric peace. [^6]

The proposed reform establishes that individuals considered 'coup plotters' or 'traitors to the homeland' cannot be candidates or hold public office. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The National Assembly of Nicaragua, controlled by the Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN), approved a constitutional reform on Tuesday that prohibits political opposition from participating in elections. (El Economista, News)
2. The United States called on the international community to break ties with Nicaragua after its National Assembly approved a constitutional reform. (La Jornada, News)
3. If re-elected at the end of 2028, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo could govern until 2036 under the new term limits. (El Economista, News)
4. The National Assembly extended the term of current elected officials and heads of the Armed Forces from six to seven years. (El Economista, News)
5. The reform must be ratified in a second legislative session in January 2027, a process that would practically establish a single-party system led by the FSLN. (El Economista, News)
6. Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, declared that dictatorships denying citizens' inalienable rights should not enjoy the same economic or political benefits as authorities committed to hemispheric peace. (La Jornada, News)
7. The proposed reform establishes that individuals considered 'coup plotters' or 'traitors to the homeland' cannot be candidates or hold public office. (La Jornada, News)

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