President of Nicaragua
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In power since 2007
Nicaragua announced Saturday it is leaving the Central American Parliament, the six-country regional body, with immediate effect. The foreign ministry said the decision came "in the full exercise of its sovereignty." On Tuesday the National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the 1988 decree that had ratified the treaty.
Updated Oct 11
In power since 2007; facing US sanctions and declining health
On February 8, 2026, Nicaragua canceled visa-free entry for Cuban citizens, closing a corridor used by more than 400,000 Cubans to reach Central America and travel overland to the United States. The government acted under sustained pressure from Washington.
Updated May 27
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