Nicaragua Approves Reforms Boosting Power of President Ortega and His Wife
Explanatory changes to the Nicaraguan Constitution have been approved, strengthening the power of longtime President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. The reforms, which were approved unanimously by lawmakers, include elevating Murillo to the post of "co-president," increasing the presidential term from five to six years, and extending executive control over the media.