- Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms ABC News —
- Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections, shutting out opposition Fox News —
- US Treasury sanctions sons of Nicaragua's leaders and gold companies AP News —
- Nicaragua moves to eliminate elections as Ortega tightens grip on power 📹 AP News — · 1min
- Nicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in power The Korea Herald —
- US imposes sanctions Nicaragua government officials, others for alleged seizure of US property The Straits Times —
- 'There won't be any more elections': Nicaragua President Ortega ends hope for democratic vote Times Of India —
- Second Russian oil tanker heads toward Cuba UPI —
- Nicaragua’s president rules out future elections 📹 CNN — · 1min
- Russia-linked tanker leaves French port after paying fine Le Monde —
- Sanctioned Russian Oil Ships Using Fake Insurance, Ukraine Says Bloomberg —
- British ship financier charged by NCA over Russian sanction violations Financial Times —
Daniel Ortega
Nicaraguan politician
José Daniel Ortega Saavedra is a Nicaraguan politician, revolutionary, and former guerrilla fighter who, under various titles, has been the leader of Nicaragua since 2007 and previously from 1979 to 1990. He first came to power as the coordinator of the Junta of National Reconstruction from 1979 to 1985, and then served as president of Nicaragua from 1985 until 1990. He reassumed the presidency in 2007 and has served alongside his wife Rosario Murillo as co-president since February 2025. Ortega has been described as an authoritarian leader and has invited comparisons to Anastasio Somoza. Multiple media outlets and politicians in the international community have referred to him and his wife as dictators. In July 2026, Ortega declared an end to elections in Nicaragua.
Also known as...
José Daniel Ortega Saavedraa and El bachi
Nicaragua Moves to Abolish Elections