Let’s not kid ourselves—Daniel Ortega staying in power yet again isn’t some shocking headline; it’s just another day in the life of a dictator. The charade of democracy in Nicaragua is falling apart, and yet, what do we hear from the mainstream media? Silence or pathetic excuses. CNN and MSNBC treat Ortega’s constitutional gymnastics like a game of political hopscotch, glossing over the blatant disregard for democratic processes. They focus on the “stability” he brings, painting him as a savior while ignoring that he’s effectively turned the country into a one-man show.

Fox News, on the other hand, tends to sensationalize Ortega’s maneuvers but only when it fits their narrative. You won’t hear them dissecting the implications of a dictatorship for the Nicaraguan people—no, it’s all about scoring points in their battle against leftist regimes abroad. Meanwhile, Ortega’s corruption and abuse get reduced to footnotes.

It’s a sad day when the media can’t see the forest for the trees. Diana Ortega, a relic in power, is not just a national issue; this is a global alarm. The media moguls who should be questioning this power grab are too busy playing to their audience, letting Ortega reshape his dictatorship without serious scrutiny. If your news source isn’t calling it what it is—a power grab—then it’s time to find a better source. Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to preserving democracy.