An editorial condemns the assertion that Nicaraguans have freely chosen their current form of government, labeling such claims “unacceptable and reckless.” The piece directly criticizes statements made by President Laura Fernández, accusing her of dismissing the oppressive nature of the Ortega-Murillo regime. It refutes any suggestion of genuine democratic process within Nicaragua under the current leadership. The editorial argues that portraying the situation as a legitimate expression of the Nicaraguan people’s will is deeply offensive and disregards the reality of the country’s political climate. It implies a deliberate downplaying of the authoritarian tactics employed by the ruling power. The author contends that acknowledging the regime as democratically elected is a misrepresentation of facts and an insult to Nicaraguans. The piece serves as a strong rebuke of external validation of Ortega-Murillo’s governance.