Nicaragua has enacted a constitutional amendment that extends the presidential mandate from six to seven years. ^[1] The new constitutional reform explicitly prohibits individuals who participated in the planning or execution of a 'coup d'etat' from participating in the elections. ^[2] The National Assembly of Nicaragua has taken a drastic decision to exclude the opposition from participating in upcoming elections. ^[3] A newspaper reported on August 26 that bacteria were found in the Maternidad Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, potentially linked to a high number of newborn deaths. ^[4] The exclusion criteria specifically target those involved in the planning or execution of a 'coup d'etat' within the context of the electoral reform. ^[5] The Nicaraguan government has issued a ban preventing opposition figures from participating in the upcoming elections. ^[6] India is demanding that the Union government display humility beyond just slogans. ^[7] The Chief Justice of India (CJP) is actively rattling the government through judicial challenges. ^[8] The opposition in India is banking on civil unrest to gain political leverage. ^[9] Opposition groups have condemned the National Assembly's decision as a violation of democratic principles. ^[10] The decision effectively removes political rivals from the electoral process in Nicaragua. ^[11] Authorities ordered the evaluation of eight maternity and child hospitals, with specialized teams expected to submit conclusions within fifteen days. ^[12]