Nicaragua s under-fire Ortega seeking fourth term in a row: ally
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19/07/2021 - 22:18 Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is accused of increasing authoritarianism. His wife Rosario Murillo (L) is also his vice-president Handout Nicaraguan Presidency/AFP 3 min
Managua (AFP)
Nicaragua s long-term leader Daniel Ortega, under fire internationally over the detention of opposition figures ahead of November elections, will seek a fourth consecutive presidential term, a senior ally said Monday.
Ortega, 75, will be the ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front s candidate for the November 7 presidential vote, Gustavo Porras, the speaker of Nicaragua s parliament, told public television.
He predicted victory was indisputable.
Six opposition presidential hopefuls among 26 people detained by Ortega s government since last month, will not be allowed to run in the election.
Nicaragua s under-fire Ortega seeking fourth term in a row: ally
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