Nicaragua's Ortega resurfaces frail after two-month absence; succession speculation intensifies

Daniel Ortega appeared at a Sandinista party event in visibly frail health after a two-month absence, fueling speculation about a potential succession. His wife Rosario Murillo and son Laureano are seen as likely heirs, though no formal transition has been announced. The development signals potential instability in Nicaragua's authoritarian regime, with implications for regional politics and governance continuity.

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