Daniel Ortega Would Be President of Nicaragua

Daniel Ortega

For the third time the Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, a former Marxist guerrilla leader would maintain his charge. Early poll results show that Ortega has won 66% of the votes.

With Ortega there has been a period of economic progress in his five years in power. Its Venezuelan ally, Hugo Chavez, has supported Ortega’s campaign financially. (AV)