Nicaragua’s Power Grab: Ortega’s Family Dynasty Threatens Regional Stability and American Interests

On his 80th birthday, Daniel Ortega is not merely marking decades in power — he is cementing a dynastic dictatorship that undermines national sovereignty and regional stability. Nicaragua’s longtime strongman has systematically transferred authority to his wife, Rosario Murillo, now co-president by constitutional design, and their children. This familial power shift is no coincidence; it reflects an alarming trend where personal ambition trumps democratic principles, further destabilizing Central America on America’s doorstep. How Does a Family Coup Endanger Our Hemisphere? Ortega has ruled Nicaragua for over 30 years, yet today he barely appears in public, confines himself to only select...