The leader praised China and Russia on the 46th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, in a ceremony that lacked any ...

Nicaragua faces a widespread and intensifying political crackdown under President Daniel Ortega, as international organizations report that the persecution now extends beyond the country's borders.

Nicaragua’s upcoming election on November 7 is expected to hold no surprises, after strongman president Daniel Ortega spent most of the year tightening his grip on the country.. With seven ...

Daniel Ortega led a leftist revolution against dictatorship in the 1970s. Decades later, he has become the very thing he once opposed. With his wife by his side, he’s created a dynastic regime marked ...

How Daniel Ortega tossed democracy aside to maintain power in Nicaragua 13:38. Last November, a country with a long, complicated history with the U.S. held its presidential election.

Ortega has governed Nicaragua for 22 of the last 39 years, increasingly amassing more wealth and power, critics say. In the interview, Ortega explained that he and his wife wouldn't step down ...

A billboard in Managua promotes Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, who is seeking reelection, and his running mate and wife, Rosario Murillo.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is up for re-election on Nov. 7 for a fourth consecutive term, with critics saying the former Marxist revolutionary has become the sort of authoritarian leader ...

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega called the Miss Universe win a symbol of “legitimate joy and pride.” Weeks later, it was allegations of treason, a coup attempt.

Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have turned Nicaragua into a ruthless dictatorship again. In April 2018, when Nicaraguans protested Ortega, they were met with brute force.

Daniel Ortega once again attacked the Catholic Church, accusing it of “calling for bloodshed,” and said, “I never had respect for the bishops.” Saturday, July 19, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...