# Nicaragua's congress outlines plan to suspend elections

Nicaragua's congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega's allies, announced a "work plan" to postpone national elections. The move effectively extends Ortega's rule and eliminates the next scheduled vote. This further erodes democratic processes in the country and draws international concern.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/22/nicaragua-daniel-ortega-congress-work-plan-suspend-elections) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:33:35 GMT