The Nicaraguan parliament, dominated by the ruling Sandinista Front, on Friday approved a constitutional reform that hands more power to President Daniel Ortega as well as the Central American nation’s police and military.

Nicaragua's regime announced dozens of constitutional amendments yesterday that include extending President Daniel Ortega's term without elections. Why it matters: Observers say the changes could sound the death knell for the nation's democracy,

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed a constitutional reform to extend presidential powers and terms, incorporating his wife as 'co-president.' The reforms aim to expand control over media and allow military intervention.