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Nicaragua: The Rise of a Totalitarian Regime
In a shocking twist that leaves freedom-loving citizens gasping, Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, have tightened the screws of their authoritarian regime in Nicaragua. As president and “co-president” (can we even call it that?), they are set to control every facet of power in the state and civil society, thanks to a dubious constitutional reform approved by a compliant Parliament.
This new totalitarian regime sees Ortega’s government mandate balloon from five to six years, and the fact that Murillo has been elevated from vice president to “co-president” raises serious alarms about the erosion of democracy. How much longer before they declare themselves kings and queens of Nicaragua?
Ortega’s Iron Grip and UN Outcry
At 79, Ortega has not lost his thirst for power, having first ruled Nicaragua in the 1980s. Now, backed by a Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) congress that approved this reform with sickening unity, they will coordinate control over what were previously independent powers—talk about a one-party nightmare.
“These drastic changes mark the destruction of the rule of law and of fundamental freedoms in Nicaragua,” declares American lawyer Reed Brody, a voice of reason amidst this chaos.
But it doesn’t stop there. The government even went so far as to make this rule retroactive, which means Ortega’s power grab extends all the way to 2028, with Murillo at his side—effectively granting this couple a license to rule unchecked!
Nicaragua Declares Itself Socialist: A National Disgrace
Nicaragua is now proudly branding itself as a “revolutionary” and “socialist” state, waving around the red and black flag of the FSLN. The very same Marxists who ousted the dictator Anastasio Somoza in 1979 are now laying the groundwork for their own dictatorship. Can we call it ‘history repeating itself’ or simply ‘the left doing what leftists do’?
Murillo, in a display of chilling mockery, stated, “Parliament has sealed a new chapter in our history of blessing, freedom, national dignity, and pride”—a clear sign that they are living in a fantasy world completely disconnected from reality.
Crushing Dissent and Free Speech
In a ludicrous proclamation, the reform dictates that the state will “monitor” both the press and the Church, ensuring they do not cater to “foreign interests.” This comes as they formalize taking away the Nicaraguan nationality of an astonishing 450 critics—as if silencing dissent could somehow make their regime legitimate!
- Creation of a “voluntary police”—yes, you heard that right—comprised of civilians!
- Civilians sworn in under hoods and armed to the teeth, ready to suppress any remaining shred of opposition.
- Disguised thugs, previously dubbed “the people,” are reinstituting Orwellian tactics to crush freedom.
Ortega’s grip on power is tightening. More than 15,000 civilian volunteers, masked and armed, are being transformed into this so-called “voluntary police”—signed up even before these draconian reforms were fully enacted. It’s a scene pulled straight from a dystopian novel!
The Constitution hasn’t just been amended a few times; it’s been twisted to fit Ortega’s agenda! With changes aimed at indefinite presidential re-election, who are we fooling here? This isn’t governance; it’s an unravelling of democracy!
Summary: The Takeover of Nicaragua by Ortega and Murillo
Ortega and Murillo are rewriting the rules under the guise of a “democratic” revolution, all while the UN raises alarms about civil and political freedoms evaporating before our very eyes. If you thought Nicaragua couldn’t get worse, think again! The world must wake up to this unfolding totalitarian nightmare before it’s too late.
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