# UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua's move to abolish elections

The United Nations human rights chief denounced Nicaragua's decision to eliminate future elections, calling it a severe attack on democracy. The move consolidates President Daniel Ortega's power by removing the last formal mechanism for political opposition. This action deepens international isolation and raises concerns about human rights abuses in the country.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/un-rights-chief-condemns-nicaraguas-decision-to-abolish-elections?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:07:35 +0000
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/nicaraguas-parliament-plans-eliminate-elections-codify-president-ortegas-declaration) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:39:53 -0400
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd694w0l30do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:54:41 GMT