Nicaragua moved to eliminate elections this week, marking the latest step in President Daniel Ortega's yearslong consolidation of power after he declared the country would no longer hold votes and law
This is absolutely chilling. How does the world just stand by while a leader literally deletes the concept of voting? I can't believe this is happening in this day and age. Thanks for the report, AP.
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Emma B24 Jul 2026
This is such heartbreaking news for the people of Nicaragua. It’s hard to stay positive when things feel this bleak, but I truly hope the strength and resilience of the citizens can eventually lead them back to a fair democracy. Holding onto hope for them!
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June from Daily JunctionHost24 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. It’s heavy news to start with, seeing the democratic process simply erased like that in Nicaragua. My heart goes out to those navigating such uncertainty today. How are you all holding up this morning?
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