Five Things to Know about Nicaragua’s 2021 Presidential Election
With most of the opposition jailed, Daniel Ortega is poised to tighten his grip on power in the November 7 vote.
Nicaragua Faces Political Crisis As President Ortega Continues To Jail Opponents
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Carrie Kahn
"He really sees not just that the opposition itself is very weak…but, frankly, that the international community is in disarray," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to NPR.
Nicaragua: Chronicle of a Death Foretold
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Kevin Casas-Zamora
Ortega has been dismantling democracy for more than a decade. He is emboldened by impunity.
Nicaraguan President Defies U.S. in Harsh Crackdown on Opposition
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José de Córdoba and Ismael López
"They are testing the limits of how far they can push," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to The Wall Street Journal.
Nicaragua's Opposition Faces a Stacked Electoral Deck
Reforms and a fractured opposition only make it easier for Daniel Ortega to secure a fifth term as president in November.
Another 5 Years for Daniel Ortega?
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AQ Editors
Although a presidential election is scheduled for November 7 in Nicaragua, it is unlikely to be free or fair.
2021 Elections in Latin America: A Preview
Nine Latin American countries hold elections this year, with five—Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru—selecting presidents.