National Assembly (Nicaragua)

unicameral legislature of Nicaragua

The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional) is the legislative branch of the government of Nicaragua founded in 1986 to replace the bicameral National Congress of Nicaragua.

National Assembly of the Republic of Nicaragua

Asamblea Nacional de la República de Nicaragua
Type
Type
History
Founded1986
Leadership
Gustavo Porras Cortés, FSLN
since January 2017
Structure
Seats92 deputies[a]
Political groups
Majority (71)

Opposition (21)

Elections
Party-list proportional representation
Last election
Nicaraguan general election, 2016
Meeting place
Complejo Legislativo Carlos Núñez, Managua
Website
www.asamblea.gob.ni

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  1. 90 of whom are elected by popular vote on a proportional representation basis from party lists: 20 nationally, and 70 representing the country's departments and autonomous regions.

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