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Nicaragua: Nicaraguans Shun Alemán Presidential Bid, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

The vast majority of people in Nicaragua would refuse having a former president who was convicted on corruption charges running for the highest office again, according to a poll by M&R published in La Prensa. 83.5 per cent of respondents would not be willing to support a presidential bid by Arnoldo Alemán.

Nicaragua: Nicaragua President to Cuba, Latin America News Agency (2009)

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is to begin Thursday a working visit to Cuba, on an invitation by his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro, Granma newspaper reported.

Nicaragua: Nicaragua’s Sandinista Alliance Moves to Revolutionize Political System, Honduras this week (2008)

"The Sandinista Front and Constitutionalist Liberal Party (CLP) alliance are moving forward to disassemble Nicaragua’s post-revolution form of democratic government and replace it with a parliamentary hybrid system. "

Nicaragua: Claims of a Rigged Vote Foment Bitter Protests in Nicaragua, The New York Times (2008)

"As homemade mortar rounds exploded over this capital, and angry demonstrators poured into the streets for a second consecutive day, Nicaragua found itself mired Wednesday in an increasingly bitter struggle over who controls Managua and scores of other cities across the country."

Nicaragua: Democracy in Nicaragua In Peril, Ortega Critics Say, Washington Post (2008)

"The Nov. 9 elections and their disputed results -- for 146 mayoralties, including that of Managua, the capital -- have become a crucial test for the Sandinista National Liberation Front and Ortega, its leader, who seeks to consolidate his power in Nicaragua and enhance his standing as a founder of the "pink tide" of left-leaning governments flowing across Latin America. In the months leading to the vote, Ortega and the Sandinistas cracked down on their critics and revived old antagonisms between the United States and the former revolutionaries. "

Nicaragua: Review follows election fraud allegations in Nicaragua, CNN (2008)

"Nicaragua's election council will allow a review of the mayoral election in the nation's capital after opponents of the ruling Sandinista Party raised fraud allegations, the council's president said Wednesday [November 12th]."

Nicaragua: Nicaraguans Would Reject New Ortega Term, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"The vast majority of people in Nicaragua are against extending the tenure of Daniel Ortega, according to a poll by M&R. 70.9 per cent of respondents oppose Ortega’s re-election, down 6.6 points since May."

Nicaragua: Ortega and Nicaragua's Eroding Democracy, Washington Post (2008)

A clear explanation of the process that ended in the revocation of the status of political party to two opposition parties.

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Nicaragua Under Daniel Ortega’s Second Presidency: Daniel-Style Politics as Usual?, Nicaraguan Post (2009)

"Daniel Ortega, popular from his days as the leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), has twice served as President of Nicaragua. First known as a fiery revolutionary during his initial term in office, Ortega now presents himself as a mature politician devoted to enacting social change at the service of his beloved country and fellow citizens. However, a close examination of Ortega’s second presidency also reveals crude manipulations of the Nicaraguan electorate, shameless seizures of power and under-the-table deal-making. Danielistas see this as part of his blessings and part of the problem."

Nicaraguan Election Tribunal Stands For Now: Ortega, The New York Times (2010)

"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega issued a decree on Saturday that could extend the terms of electoral officials supporting his controversial bid for re-election in 2011, a move the opposition says oversteps his powers."

Nicaragua’s Electoral Climate Hasn’t Improved, Yohannes Says, Bloomberg (2010)

"Tensions in Nicaragua increased last month as supporters of President Daniel Ortega attacked opposition lawmakers seeking to block a Supreme Court ruling giving Ortega a green light to seek re-election in a 2011 vote."

Ortega Threatens to Dissolve Congress, Fuels Talk of Civil War in Nicaragua, Honduras Weekly (2010)

"President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua suggested Wednesday [May 26] that he may dissolve that nation's Congress as a way to overcome the ongoing constitutional crisis between him and the legislative body."

Nicaraguan leader threatens to dissolve congress, KSNT.com (2010)

"Nicaragua's leftist leader has threatened to dissolve congress as a political struggle rages over presidential powers and term limits."

Ortega Re-Election Negative, Say Nicaraguans, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2010)

"Most Nicaraguans say an eventual re-election of current president Daniel Ortega would not be good for the country, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Prensa. 56 per cent of respondents say a new Ortega term would have a negative impact on Nicaragua, down two points since November."

Nicaragua: New poll shows some gains for FSLN and Ortega, NicaNet (2010)

"According to a new poll by M&R Consultants, the Sandinista Party (FSLN) continues to be the largest political party enjoying the support of 32.6% of Nicaraguan voters. However, those who declare themselves independent outpoll the FSLN by nearly 10 percentage points at 42.3%."

Nicaraguans Ponder if Things Were Better with Somoza, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2010)

"People in Nicaragua are split on whether their country is better off today than during the dictatorship of the 1970s, according to a poll by M&R published in La Prensa. 34.6 per cent of respondents say Nicaragua is better now, but 40.4 per cent say it was better in the 1970s."

Nicaraguan top court replaces opposition judges, KMTR.com (2010)

"Nicaraguan Supreme Court justices who support President Daniel Ortega picked seven lawyers from Ortega's Sandinista party Wednesday [August 11] to replace opposition judges who have been boycotting court sessions."

Nicaragua's President Stealing Limelight From Revolutionaries, Critics Say, Insidecostarica.com (2010)

"Critics accuse Ortega of sidelining what was a collective movement, the Sandinista Front, to replace it with glorification of his role and current virtual omnipresence."

Sao Paulo Forum to Meet in Nicaragua in 2011, Prensa Latina (2010)

"The 17th Forum of Sao Paulo will be celebrated in 2011 in Nicaragua, to greet the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the National Sandinista Liberation Front (FSLN)."

In Nicaragua, A Return Of The Contras?, Inside Costa Rica (2010)

For many of the older ex-contras who demobilized 21 years ago, returning to armed conflict is unthinkable. Yet many were just teenagers when they handed in their guns. They are now in their 30s or 40s and – in the words of Torres – “still have energy.”

Nicaragua: Political alliances register for opposition primary in March 2011, Nicanet (2010)

"August 22 was the deadline for alliances to sign up for the opposition primary election organized by the Permanent Commission on Human Rights (CPDH) and scheduled for March 2011."

Nicaraguans say US turns blind eye to abuses of Daniel Ortega, CSMonitor (2010)

"Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has been accused of rigging elections, manipulating the Supreme Court, and threatening the press. Unlike during his term in the 1980s, this time Washington has other problems to deal with."

Nicaragua: Gadea likely to go with the PLI; Sandinistas hold local party congresses, NicaNet (2011)

"The Supreme Electoral Council (CSE) announced on Feb. 7 that it had decided to recognize the faction of the Independent Liberal Party (PLI) headed by Indalecio Rodriguez. The leadership of the PLI had been questioned by other factions and it fell to the CSE to resolve the issue. The ruling also orders the party to hold a convention before Feb. 27 to try to bring the factions together. This CSE decision gives control over the PLI to the group supporting the candidacy for president of radio broadcaster Fabio Gadea Mantilla."

Nicaragua: Sandinistas Polish Election Campaign Strategy, Prensa Latina (2011)

" The Sandinista National Liberation front (FSLN) of Nicaragua hopes to win the general elections in November, and with enough seats in Parliament to carry out its political program without restrictions."

Nicaragua: Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega renominated for president, despite term limits, The Christian Science Monitor (2011)

Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega is finishing his second term in office, the maximum allowed under the Constitution. But on Saturday he accepted the Sandinista Party's nomination to run again.

Daniel Ortega Proclaimed Presidential Candidate in Nicaragua, Prensa Latina (2011)

"The 4th Special Congress of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) proclaimed Daniel Ortega as its candidate for the Nicaraguan presidential elections in November (6th)."

Diverse Opinions About Reelection in Nicaragua, Inside Costa Rica (2011)

"It is said that people all over the country endorsed and supported the presidential candidacy of Daniel Ortega Saavedra for the upcoming national elections. When questioned on this, respondents have said that it is the only way to maintain the social programs implemented by government since 2007 for the most vulnerable population. In sectors opposed to the Sandinistas, on the other hand, the nomination of Ortega's candidacy was again labeled as illegal."

Nicaragua: Ortega Takes Big Lead In Polls, insidecostarica (2011)

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has a strong lead over his opponents heading into November's presidential election, an opinion poll showed Monday. Of those polled, 56.5% would vote for Ortega, over 40% more than would vote for his closest rival Fabio Gadea, a lead big enough for the incumbent to win in the first round of elections, pollster M&R Consultants said.

Nicaragua: Carter Center to visit Nicaragua for elections, ajc (2011)

The Carter Center will send a small delegation to Nicaragua during the upcoming presidential and legislative elections on Nov 6.

Nicaragua: Sandinistas are Closing Electoral Campaign, Inside Costa Rica (2011)

Sandinistas in Nicaragua will have new activities on Tuesday in the electoral campaign in the western part of the country, for the upcoming elections on Nov 6, in which President Daniel Ortega hopes to be reelected.

Nicaragua: Nicaragua's Ortega wins landslide re-election, Reuters (2011)

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, a socialist former guerrilla leader, cruised to a landslide re-election victory after drawing broad support for his anti-poverty programs.

Nicaragua: Opponents dispute Nicaraguan election results, CNN (2011)

Nicaragua's election officials have officially declared President Daniel Ortega's victory, but opponents are protesting the results.

Nicaragua: Discrepancies in Nicaragua election results highlight importance of election observers, CS Monitor (2011)

Prior to the Nicaraguan election, there was significant controversy in how the government managed the topic of international and domestic observation of the elections. International actors were only allowed to "accompany," not observe. On election day, officials from the OAS were barred from 20 percent of the sites they tried to visit to monitor the election.

Nicaragua: Sandinista leader Ortega takes oath of office to begin 3rd term as Nicaragua’s president, TWP (2012)

Daniel Ortega was sworn in Tuesday for his third 5-year term as president of Nicaragua, shrugging off opposition complaints his re-election was illegal and vowing to govern with moderation.

Nicaragua: U.S. remains stringent on Nicaragua over election, CNN (2012)

The United States will continue to give "aggressive scrutiny" to aid loans made to Nicaragua in light of reported irregularities in the country's presidential election, the U.S. State Department says.

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