WorldJuly 21, 2026

Nicaragua: Ortega Says No More Elections — What Happened?

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Key Vocabulary

president/ˈprɛzɪdənt/

the leader of a country or organization

"Daniel Ortega is the president."

election/ɪˈlɛkʃən/

a public vote to choose leaders

"They talk about future elections."

opposition/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

people or parties that disagree with the government

"Some opposition leaders were jailed."

Listening

Nicaragua: Ortega Says No More Elections — What Happened?

Daniel Ortega is the president of Nicaragua, a country in Central America. He said that Nicaragua will not hold elections anymore. Ortega made the remark in a public speech during the Sandinista revolution commemoration in Managua.

Ortega has been the country’s leader for nearly twenty years. The 2021 election was widely disputed after authorities jailed opposition leaders who might have run. Some opposition figures live in exile. He spoke on July 19, 2026. People inside and outside Nicaragua reacted with concern. The announcement raises questions about democracy in the country.

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Quiz

1. Who is the president?

2. Where did he speak?

3. When did he speak?

Reading Practice

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Discussion

Do you think voting is important in daily life? Why or why not?

Have you ever had to make a choice in a group or class by voting? What happened?

What do you think when you hear the word 'election'?