Nicaragua’s Fourth Constitutional Reform in One Year Masks Power Consolidation, Not Genuine Anti-Corruption

In a troubling display of authoritarian entrenchment, Nicaragua’s National Assembly, dominated by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, approved its fourth constitutional reform this year alone. This rapid-fire legislative activity claims to strengthen government accountability by sanctioning public officials who mismanage state resources. Yet, beneath the surface, these reforms further centralize power under a regime already notorious for undermining democratic norms. Is This Really an Anti-Corruption Drive or a Power Grab? The amendment mandates that all public officials—whether elected directly or appointed—must uphold the Constitution's principles and responsibly manage state assets. Failure to do so purportedly leads to...