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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET · Updated July 21, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET

Nicaragua’s Ortega says country will not hold elections again

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What we know

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said the country will never again hold elections. The announcement effectively shuts out opposition participation.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 17 hr ago, when Newsmax reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 7 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Fox News 7 hr ago
Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections, shutting out opposition
Newsmax 17 hr ago
Ortega: Nicaragua Will No Longer Hold Elections - Newsmax

Coverage timeline

Jul 20, 2:53 PM ET
17 hr ago
Newsmax
Ortega: Nicaragua Will No Longer Hold Elections - Newsmax
Jul 21, 12:56 AM ET
7 hr ago
Fox News
Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections, shutting out opposition
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