Nicaragua's legislature unanimously approves constitutional reforms

The Nicaraguan parliament on Friday unanimously approved partial constitutional reforms proposed by President Daniel Ortega. These reforms seek to change the political constitution of the nation by creating the position of “co-presidents” and increasing the president’s term, among other things. If passed, the reforms will see the president’s spouse and the president become co-presidents. The presidential term will be extended to six years from the existing five. The duo will also control legislative, judicial, and electoral bodies. The co-presidents will be able to appoint vice presidents without them being elected by popular vote. [ . . . ] After the approval by the first legislature, the reforms are set for approval in the second legislature on January 10, 2025.
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