Daniel Ortega

Daniel Ortega is a Nicaraguan politician who has served as the country's president multiple times since the 1980s. Originally a leader of the Sandinista movement that overthrew dictatorship, he positioned himself as a socialist, advocating for social programs and reforms. Over the years, his governance has been marked by efforts to consolidate power, with concerns about weakening democratic institutions and suppressing opposition. His leadership is controversial, viewed by supporters as committed to social justice, while critics see it as authoritarian. Ortega remains a significant but disputed figure in Nicaragua’s political landscape.