Nicaraguan Congress approves reforms making Ortega and his wife "copresidents," extending their power.

Nicaragua's Congress has approved constitutional reforms that make President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, "copresidents," extending their control over government bodies and expanding the presidential term to six years. Critics say these changes are a power grab, undermining democratic principles and human rights, and come amid ongoing government crackdowns on opposition since 2018 protests.

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