Nicaragua banned US-sponsored coup leaders from elections, sparking corporate media meltdown

In his national address on July 19, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated that when the country’s next elections take place in 2027, none who promoted a violent anti-government insurrection in 2018 will be allowed to stand for office. The pledge was universally interpreted by Western media outlets as a total ban on voting, prompting hysterical interventions from the US State Dept and throughout South Florida. July 19 is a key date in Nicaragua’s calendar – the anniversary of the victory […]

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