Daniel Ortega
Costa RicapoliticianMaleb. 19452.2Global Dominance: 0.09%Daniel Ortega is a Nicaraguan politician and former guerrilla leader who has served as the President of Nicaragua since 2007, previously holding the position from 1985 to 1990. A co-founder of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), Ortega played a key role in the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship in the late 1970s. His presidency has been characterized by controversy, including allegations of authoritarianism, human rights violations, and corruption. Ortega's government has been accused of suppressing dissent and manipulating electoral processes, leading to significant political turmoil and protests in Nicaragua. He remains a polarizing figure in Central American politics, often drawing comparisons to other leftist leaders in the region.
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Daniel Ortega is mentioned for enacting laws that target opposition in Nicaragua.
Preguntas para la Dueña de la verdad, escribe Carlos Loret de Mola
Mexico· 2026-08-12
Daniel Ortega is referred to as the traitor of the Sandinista revolution who will award the mentioned individuals.
¿Les dan asco los periodistas y los quieren inhibir y callar?, escribe Juan Pablo Becerra-AcostaMexico· 2026-08-08
Daniel Ortega is described as a dictator who imposes his will absolutely in Nicaragua.
Aprendizajes de Nicaragua: ‘La Prensa’ denuncia la farsa legislativa de la dictaduraCosta Rica· 2026-08-08
Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, dictators of Nicaragua, announced constitutional reforms to exclude the opposition from national elections.
EE. UU., Costa Rica y secretario general de la OEA reiteran presión sobre Nicaragua: Es tiempo de pasar a las accionesCosta Rica· 2026-08-08
Daniel Ortega declared that his country was going to end elections, claiming the opposition serves the United States.
Estados Unidos y otros países piden una reunión extraordinaria de cancilleres de la OEA sobre NicaraguaCosta Rica· 2026-08-05Daniel Ortega began the demolition of democracy in Nicaragua with a war of words and has since concentrated power in his hands.
Editorial: Nicaragua: la dolorosa lección de jugar con la palabra ‘dictadura’Costa Rica· 2026-08-05
Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections.
WORLD VIEW: Nicaragua’s abandoned ballot
Bahamas· 2026-08-04
Daniel Ortega has announced that there will be no more elections in Nicaragua.
El dictador que decidió prescindir hasta de las eleccionesCosta Rica· 2026-08-03
Daniel Ortega mentioned that there will be no more elections in Nicaragua, strengthening the concentration of power in the presidential family.
Nicaragua y el SICA: el fin de la democracia participativa
Panama· 2026-08-03Daniel Ortega has been in power for nearly two decades and recently announced there would be no elections.
El doble discurso de Trump sobre la democracia, por Andrés Oppenheimer
Peru· 2026-08-02
Daniel Ortega announced the prevention of new elections in Nicaragua, highlighting a shift away from democratic principles.
Así caen las democracias: 6 señales de una transición hacia la dictaduraCosta Rica· 2026-08-02
Daniel Ortega has been consolidating his dictatorship in Nicaragua since 2007.
La consolidación de la dinastía Ortega, por Gisella LópezPeru· 2026-08-02
Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections.
Ronald Sanders | Nicaragua’s abandoned ballot | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-08-01
Daniel Ortega declared that there will be no more elections in Nicaragua, revealing the nature of his dictatorship.
Latinoamérica21: El FSLN se quita la máscara: de la farsa electoral al partido único | Columnistas | Opinión
Ecuador· 2026-08-01
Daniel Ortega is the president of Nicaragua who has been accused of undermining democracy and repressing opposition.
Nicaragua unter Ortega: Totalitärer Überwachungsstaat ohne Wahlen
Switzerland· 2026-07-31
Daniel Ortega participated in the legislative efforts to regulate the legal profession.
Examen a abogados: buscan frenar la educación chatarra y filtrar títulos irregulares - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2026-07-31
Daniel Ortega, the president of Nicaragua, has no intention of leaving power.
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega no tiene intención de dejar el poder, avisa diplomático de Estados Unidos | Rosario Murillo | Kevin Michael O'ReillyPeru· 2026-07-30
Daniel Ortega uses terms like 'golpistas' and 'traidores' against his adversaries in Nicaragua.
Reforma en Nicaragua prohibirá que ‘golpistas’ y ‘traidores’ participen en eleccionesCosta Rica· 2026-07-29
Daniel Ortega is the president of Nicaragua who is proposing a reform to extend presidential terms to seven years.
Daniel Ortega impulsa un mandato presidencial de siete años en Nicaragua: qué propone la reforma
Guatemala· 2026-07-29
Daniel Ortega declared that there will be no more elections in Nicaragua, revealing the nature of the FSLN's dictatorship.
El FSLN se quita la máscara: de la farsa electoral al partido únicoPanama· 2026-07-28Daniel Ortega has been in power for 30 years and proposed eliminating elections in Nicaragua amid accusations of electoral fraud.
Parlamento de Nicaragua impulsa reforma constitucional para extender el periodo presidencial a siete años
Colombia· 2026-07-28
Daniel Ortega has been in power for nearly two decades and recently stated that he would not hold elections where his opponents could compete.
Cómo es el proyecto de Daniel Ortega para perpetuarse en el poder en Nicaragua
Uruguay· 2026-07-28
Daniel Ortega is proposing a constitutional reform to extend the presidential term in Nicaragua.
¿Qué propone la nueva reforma constitucional de Daniel Ortega en Nicaragua?Costa Rica· 2026-07-28Daniel Ortega is the Nicaraguan president whose proposal to suspend elections was met with laughter by Claudia Sheinbaum.
La UNAM, a tiempo para evitar un nuevo problema con exámenesMexico· 2026-07-28
Daniel Ortega is the co-president of Nicaragua and is leading the constitutional reform process.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-07-28
Walter Raudales compared the political situation in El Salvador with that of Nicaragua, stating that Daniel Ortega's government has consolidated a leftist dictatorship.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-28
Ortega has transformed into a new dictator in Nicaragua, winning elections in 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.
Nicaragua: la dictadura que sobrevive a TrumpMexico· 2026-07-28
Daniel Ortega's regime is described as a dictatorship, leading to the closure of Colombia's embassy in Nicaragua.
radiografía de las misiones que se levantaránColombia· 2026-07-28
Daniel Ortega is consolidating a model of political control in Nicaragua.
Frente al autoritarismo de Daniel Ortega, el cálculo económico limita la respuesta regionalCosta Rica· 2026-07-27
The dictator of Nicaragua stated that there will be no more elections in the country.
Nicaragua sin elecciones | La NaciónCosta Rica· 2026-07-27
