U.S. Cites ‘Significant Irregularities’ in Nicaraguan Elections

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The Nicaraguan elections weren’t conducted in a “transparent and impartial manner,” said State Department spokesman Mark Toner.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was elected to a third term, defeating radio show host Fabio Gadea by almost 30 percentage points, according to Nicaragua’s electoral board.