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U.S., Britain and Canada impose sanctions on several Nicaraguans over alleged rigged election

The United States, Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Nicaraguan officials on Monday in a concerted response to an election that many countries have denounced as rigged in favor of President Daniel Ortega. The Biden administration slapped punitive measures on nine Nicaraguans, while the UK targeted eight, including Vice President Rosario Murillo, Ortega’s wife, considered… Read More U.S., Britain and Canada impose sanctions on several Nicaraguans over alleged rigged election

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Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega wins fourth term in presidential election critics say was rigged

Daniel Ortega easily secured a fourth consecutive term as Nicaragua’s president, early results showed on Monday, after the former guerrilla fighter suppressed political rivals in a vote critics said was rigged but which won Russian recognition. Nicaragua’s Supreme Electoral Council said that with roughly half the ballots counted, a preliminary tally gave Ortega’s Sandinista alliance… Read More Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega wins fourth term in presidential election critics say was rigged

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