Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has put forth a controversial proposal for constitutional reforms that would effectively establish him and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, as 'copresidents' of the country. The initiative, which includes extending the presidential term to six years and prohibiting the enforcement of foreign sanctions within Nicaraguan territory, is expected to pass through the country's legislature given Ortega's control over the government institutions.
The Organization of American States has strongly criticized the proposed reforms, denouncing them as an attempt to institutionalize a 'matrimonial dictatorship' and undermine democratic principles. The move comes amidst a broader crackdown by the Ortega government following the violent suppression of mass protests in 2018.
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