Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias recalls a warning from Fidel Castro to Daniel Ortega regarding elections. Arias states that Castro believed revolutionaries should not participate in electoral processes. This recollection comes as Ortega moves to close off electoral avenues in Nicaragua. Arias argues Ortega’s current actions confirm the political vision Castro espoused during peace negotiations in the 1980s. He suggests that this demonstrates a consistent ideology prioritizing power retention over democratic processes. Arias’ statement highlights concerns about the future of democracy in Nicaragua under Ortega’s leadership, linking it to a long-held anti-election stance within certain revolutionary circles. The situation raises questions about the legitimacy of Ortega’s rule and its implications for regional stability.