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[^2]\n\nThe National Assembly of Nicaragua has taken a drastic decision to exclude the opposition from participating in upcoming elections. [^3]\n\nA newspaper reported on August 26 that bacteria were found in the Maternidad Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, potentially linked to a high number of newborn deaths. [^4]\n\nThe exclusion criteria specifically target those involved in the planning or execution of a 'coup d'etat' within the context of the electoral reform. [^5]\n\nThe Nicaraguan government has issued a ban preventing opposition figures from participating in the upcoming elections. [^6]\n\nIndia is demanding that the Union government display humility beyond just slogans. [^7]\n\nThe Chief Justice of India (CJP) is actively rattling the government through judicial challenges. [^8]\n\nThe opposition in India is banking on civil unrest to gain political leverage. [^9]\n\nOpposition groups have condemned the National Assembly's decision as a violation of democratic principles. [^10]\n\nThe decision effectively removes political rivals from the electoral process in Nicaragua. [^11]\n\nAuthorities ordered the evaluation of eight maternity and child hospitals, with specialized teams expected to submit conclusions within fifteen days. 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