U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega of taking new "undemocratic, authoritarian actions" after police arrested another rival politician ahead of elections later this year.
A court blocked the Citizens Alliance for Liberty Party from running in the presidential elections. The decision comes after the US announced visa restrictions on family members of government officials.
Nicaraguan poll body Friday canceled the legal status of the main opposition alliance ahead of the impending elections in which President Daniel Ortega is seeking a fourth consecutive term.. Nicaragua opposition alliance disqualified ahead of presidential elections | World | English edition | Agencia EFE