MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega issued a decree on Saturday that could extend the terms of electoral officials supporting his controversial bid for re-election in 2011, a move the opposition says oversteps his powers. Nicaragua's Congress is charged with appointing electoral authorities, but lawmakers -- split between backers of Ortega's leftist Sandinista party and right-wing opponents -- have been ...

President Daniel Ortega's attempt to run for re-election has run into a setback in congress. Lawmakers are refusing to recognize a Supreme Court decision that would allow Ortega to run again in 2011 by overturning bans on consecutive re-election and serving more than two terms. The National ...

Thousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua's capital, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega's bid to remain in power. At least 12 people were injured -- three policemen and nine protesters -- and some vehicles were damaged, according to political leaders and media. Chanting "Democracy yes, dictatorship no!" mainly peaceful Ortega opponents numbered at 50 ...

Thousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua's capital Saturday, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega's bid to remain in power. At least 12 people were injured -- three policemen and nine protesters -- and some vehicles were damaged, according to political leaders and media. Chanting "Democracy yes, dictatorship no!" mainly peaceful Ortega opponents numbered at ...