Nicaragua's One Man Rule: A Recipe for Disaster President Daniel Ortega's declaration that there will be no more elections in Nicaragua marks a stark escalation of the country's descent into authoritarianism.
The 80 year old Marxist leader, who has been in power since 2007, claims this move is necessary to block opposition forces controlled by the United States.
However, this decision only serves to cement his own grip on power and perpetuate a cycle of repression. The government's track record is a clear indication that Ortega's assertion was no surprise.