Constitution of Nicaragua

Since 1826, Nicaragua has had 11 constitutions and many more reforms. While the first iterations set up three legitimate branches of government and outlined the rights of the people, the Constitution of 1987 represents a clear shift towards representative democracy. Reforms in 1995 gave extensive new powers and independence to the National Assembly. However, subsequent reform was limited by a pact between the Constitutionalist Liberal Party (PLC) and Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) parties, representing a shift towards authoritarianism. In recent years, Daniel Ortega has consolidated power as president, and in 2025, the constitution was amended to allow for a co-presidency, bringing his wife, Rosario Murillo, into power. Under Ortega and Murillo, more changes are expected to further their authoritarian power.

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