Daniel Ortega
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.
Born on Nov 11, 1945 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 8 | 2.88 | 0.75% | +30% | 5,094,118 | 49,513 | $62,000 | 603$ |
| Panama | 3 | 3.00 | 0.30% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 14,210 | $76,000 | 250$ |
| Spain | 2 | 2.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 88,887 | $1,400,000 | 2,662$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 2.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 128,932,753 | 220,227 | $1,200,000 | 2,050$ |
| Greece | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,741 | $190,000 | 178$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,698 | $89,000 | 88$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 17,276 | $82,000 | 79$ |
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 48,230 | $350,000 | 332$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 786,552 | 759 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 31,587 | $670,000 | 889$ |
| Totals | 21 | 337,774,398 | 527,016 | $5,825,000 | 8,742$ |
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Costa Rica:
Daniel Ortega was mentioned by Óscar Arias as another leader who established a constitution to maintain power.
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Costa Rica:
Daniel Ortega is cited as a long-standing authoritarian leader in Nicaragua.
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Taiwan:
Daniel Ortega is the president of Nicaragua and has been a prominent figure in the region's political landscape.
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Panama:
Daniel Ortega has accelerated the consolidation of an authoritarian state in Nicaragua.
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Canada:
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega gestures after delivering a speech with Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.
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Guyana:
Daniel Ortega is the President of Nicaragua and has been cracking down on dissidents.
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Colombia:
Daniel Ortega has been the dictator of Nicaragua since 2007.
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Spain:
Daniel Ortega is the longest-serving dictator in Latin America this century.
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Spain:
Daniel Ortega is the president of Nicaragua who ordered the expulsion of the Spanish diplomats.
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Costa Rica:
Daniel Ortega is also labeled as a dictator by Ariel Robles, highlighting concerns about authoritarianism.
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