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Ortega declara el fin de la alternancia en Nicaragua: “Aquí no volverá a haber elecciones”
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español El presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, borró de plano este domingo la posibilidad de realizar nuevas elecciones en el país, con el objetivo explícito de cerrarle el paso a la oposición, que desde hace años denuncia elecciones fraudulentas y falta de liberta...
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Key takeaway Ortega, un exguerrillero de 80 años que gobierna desde 2007, anunció que la Asamblea Nacional, controlada por el oficialismo, trabajará para la aprobación de “leyes para que le pongan un muro, un bloque a los golpistas, a los vendepatria”.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The declaration by Nicaragua's president Daniel Ortega that there will be no more elections in the country has significant implications for the El Paso community, given the city's historical and cultural ties to Latin America. Many El Paso residents have family members or friends who have been affected by the political turmoil in Nicaragua, and Ortega's statement is likely to exacerbate concerns about the country's democratic future. The fact that Ortega's government has been criticized by international organizations such as the UN and OAS for its handling of elections and human rights adds to the sense of unease. As El Paso continues to be a hub for international trade and cultural exchange, the city's residents will be watching closely to see how the situation in Nicaragua unfolds and how it may impact local businesses and families with ties to the region.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español El presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, borró de plano este domingo la posibilidad de realizar nuevas elecciones en el país, con el objetivo explícito de cerrarle el paso a la oposición, que desde hace años denuncia elecciones fraudulentas y falta de liberta...
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