The position of the president in the political system of Nicaragua in the context of the constitutional revision of February, 10th of 2014 Cover Image

Pozycja ustrojowa Prezydenta Nikaragui w kontekście nowelizacji Konstytucji z 10 lutego 2014 r.
The position of the president in the political system of Nicaragua in the context of the constitutional revision of February, 10th of 2014

Author(s): Joanna Składowska
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Government/Political systems
Published by: Temida 2
Keywords: president of Nicaragua; constitution of Nicaragua; executive power; reform of the Nicaraguan constitution; Daniel Ortega

Summary/Abstract: The latter Reform of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua, entered into force in February 2014. The law has strengthened the political position of the president. He gained new competences and presidential term limits set by the constitution were overturned, thus creating the possibility to hold the office indefinitely. The purpose of the article is to present the political position of the president of Nicaragua. and includes the changes introduced by the latter reform. The author assesses the reform and in particular removal of the reelection ban which may be viewed as a threat to democracy.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 20/B
  • Page Range: 423-431
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish