Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed a constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term by one year. The 80-year-old leader, who has held power for multiple terms, seeks to modify the existing legal framework governing the duration of his administration.

This proposal follows a history of constitutional changes in Nicaragua designed to facilitate the extension of Ortega’s time in office. Previous amendments have already allowed the president to remain in power for extended periods, and this latest move continues a pattern of adjusting the nation’s foundational laws to accommodate his ongoing leadership.