Nicaragua’s National Assembly moves to eliminate elections as President Daniel Ortega has declared that there will be no more elections, according to multiple reports. The plan, carried out through actions in parliament, follows Ortega’s public directive and is presented by lawmakers as a codification of his stance. Reporting across outlets says the move is met with renewed criticism from the international community. While the coverage focuses on the political and legal steps being taken in Nicaragua’s parliament, the articles do not provide detailed descriptions of the specific legislative changes or timelines beyond the lawmakers’ intent to implement Ortega’s plan. The central points of consensus among the sources are that the government’s position originates with Ortega’s declaration, that parliament is acting to translate that declaration into law or formal policy, and that the decision triggers condemnation from outside Nicaragua. The developments are framed as a major shift in the country’s electoral process.