Rubio urges US allies to isolate Nicaragua's 'brutal dictatorship' after vote to ban opposition parties
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Ortega hit back at Washington dismissing US pressure while the reform - which also extends presidential terms to seven years - still requires a second legislative vote before taking effect in January.
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