# Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, Says He Plans to Abolish Elections

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:49:04Z
- Updated: 2026-07-22T01:03:26Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/world/americas/nicaragua-ortega-abolish-elections.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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Daniel Ortega has been accused of rigging recent elections in Nicaragua. Now, the authoritarian leader says the nation won’t even hold a vote.

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