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Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's president, announced that the country will not hold any more elections, extending his rule and undermining democratic hopes.

Daniel Ortega, the president of Nicaragua, declared that his country will no longer hold elections, signaling an effort to extend his nearly 20-year rule without democratic contests. This announcement dashes opposition hopes for a democratic vote and has generated significant international concern about the erosion of democratic processes in Nicaragua. The move effectively abolishes future electoral competition under Ortega's leadership.