Daniel Ortega

Daniel Ortega

politician Nicaragua

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 (79 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
413,425
Power
4,879$
Sentiment
2.84
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 9 2.44 0.53% +50% 5,094,118 40,862 $62,000 497$
Panama 4 3.00 0.31% +20% 4,314,768 15,944 $76,000 281$
Honduras 3 4.00 0.20% +10% 9,904,608 22,100 $25,000 56$
Dominican Republic 3 2.33 0.21% +10% 10,847,910 25,607 $89,000 210$
Argentina 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 45,195,774 26,838 $450,000 267$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,288 $2,700,000 966$
El Salvador 1 8.00 0.29% +0% 6,486,201 18,910 $26,000 76$
Colombia 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 50,882,884 30,451 $350,000 209$
Ecuador 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 17,643,060 10,330 $108,000 63$
Bolivia 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 11,673,021 7,023 $40,000 24$
Mexico 1 2.00 0.11% +0% 128,932,753 136,149 $1,200,000 1,267$
Spain 1 2.00 0.06% +0% 46,754,778 29,076 $1,400,000 871$
Ukraine 1 2.00 0.06% +0% 43,733,762 25,847 $155,000 92$
Totals 28 449,349,648 413,425 $6,681,000 4,879$
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Recent Mentions

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Daniel Ortega is mentioned as a dictator in Nicaragua who, along with his wife, is transforming the government into an absolute monarchy. 2

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Centroamérica y el caldo de cultivo para los caudillos providenciales

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Daniel Ortega is mentioned as a dictator in Nicaragua who, along with his wife, is transforming the government into an absolute monarchy. 2

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: No olvidar que Centroamérica existe