INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In Nicaragua, Vice President and First Lady Rosario Murillo tightened control over the Supreme Court.This happened after the police acted on
He ran for re-election in 2011, 2016, and 2021.The government has intensified the crackdown on critics in the last three years.Before the
2021 elections, they arrested five potential presidential candidates, accusing them of a coup plot.First Lady Strengthens Grip on
It also raises concerns globally.Strong judiciaries prevent the overreach of executive power
They ensure justice for all
They mirror past regional struggles between authoritarian rule and democracy.Globally, these actions challenge the principles of
international governance standards.They underscore the importance of vigilant global oversight in safeguarding democratic processes.
