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Daniel Ortega | |
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| Born | 11 November 1945 La Libertad, Chontales, Nicaragua |
| Political orientation | Democratic socialism Anti-imperialism |
| Political party | FSLN |
José Daniel Ortega Saavedra (born 11 November 1945) is a Nicaraguan politician and revolutionary guerrilla who has been the leader of Nicaragua since 2007 and previously from 1979 to 1990. He first came to power as the coordinator of the Junta of National Reconstruction from 1979 to 1985 after the overthrow of the U.S. backed Somoza dictatorship, and then served as president of Nicaragua from 1985 until 1990. He reassumed the presidency in 2007 and has served alongside his wife Rosario Murillo as co-president since February 2025.