This Is What a Desperate Dictatorship Looks Like

In 2021, Mr. Ortega jailed nearly every serious contender for the presidency, along with hundreds of other critics and opposition members. I believe Ms. Murillo fears losing even a rigged election; that she is scared of appearing on the ballot by herself. Whatever remains of Mr. Ortega’s legitimacy is rooted in the revolutionary years and in his own revolutionary credentials. The most revealing case may be that of Gen. Humberto Ortega, Mr. Ortega’s brother. The post This Is What a Desperate Dictatorship Looks Like appeared first on New York Times.