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Los Angeles Times
Nicaraguans Seek U.S. Help Amid Ortega Election Bears
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, the longest-serving leader in the Americas, has declared that there will never be elections in the country again, solidifying his authoritarian rule. Despite widespread repression and the elimination of political opposition, international pressure on Ortega remains limited, as the U.S. focuses on other regional priorities and Nicaragua's relative stability. Ortega's alliance with countries like Iran and China, combined with his dismantling of democratic institutions, has led to a significant decline in support among some Nicaraguans, who fear further repression and loss of freedoms.
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