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 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 19 | 3.84 | 1.62% | +40% | 4,314,768 | 97,929 | $76,000 | 1,725$ |
| Costa Rica | 9 | 2.78 | 0.46% | +40% | 5,094,118 | 32,983 | $62,000 | 401$ |
| Venezuela | 5 | 4.00 | 0.28% | +70% | 28,435,943 | 133,613 | $48,000 | 226$ |
| Honduras | 5 | 5.20 | 0.26% | +10% | 9,904,608 | 28,447 | $25,000 | 72$ |
| Guatemala | 4 | 5.25 | 0.24% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 42,912 | $82,000 | 196$ |
| Peru | 2 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 32,971,846 | 31,773 | $230,000 | 222$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 4.50 | 0.09% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 202,049 | $1,500,000 | 1,436$ |
| Bolivia | 2 | 4.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 10,788 | $40,000 | 37$ |
| Mexico | 2 | 3.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 128,932,753 | 264,354 | $1,200,000 | 2,460$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 1.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,497 | $350,000 | 148$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 620 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Spain | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 19,465 | $1,400,000 | 583$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 1.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,402 | $670,000 | 686$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,120 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,219 | $108,000 | 44$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 19 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Totals | 57 | 593,175,505 | 920,190 | $5,818,900 | 8,255$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Daniel Ortega has been in power since 2007 and is considered by Washington to have a fraudulent re-election in 2021.
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Panama:
Rubio pointed out that the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo uses migration as a weapon.
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Venezuela:
Daniel Ortega has been in power since 2007 and is considered by Washington to have fraudulently won re-election in 2021.
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Ecuador:
Daniel Ortega, the President of Nicaragua, accused Daniel Noboa of leading a 'servile dictatorship'.
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Mexico:
Carlos Castillo Peraza would have criticized the return of Daniel Ortega to power in Nicaragua.
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Panama:
Daniel Ortega is the president of Nicaragua who has been accused of exercising arbitrary control over national identity documents.
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Liechtenstein:
Mario Vargas Llosa criticized Daniel Ortega for imprisoning all opponents in Nicaragua.
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Costa Rica:
Daniel Ortega's regime presented candidates for the SICA leadership that were deemed unacceptable by several member countries.
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Mexico:
Ortega is listed among leaders whose continued dominance may result in humanity's decline.
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Jamaica:
Daniel Ortega is the co-president of Nicaragua and has been criticized for leading a crackdown on the Catholic Church.
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