Nicaragua Army Backs Constitutional Reform Ending Competitive Elections

Gen. Julio César Avilés, on behalf of Nicaragua's military, publicly endorsed a constitutional reform that eliminates competitive elections, signaling the army's role as arbiter of post-Ortega succession. The move consolidates military support for the regime's institutional overhaul, raising concerns about the future of civilian governance. The reform's full implications remain uncertain, but the army's explicit backing marks a significant shift in the country's political trajectory.