Ortega poised for landslide victory in Nicaragua elections

President and former Sandinista revolutionary Daniel Ortega is heading for a crushing victory in Nicaragua’s presidential election, officials said.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2011 - 07:23

President and former Sandinista revolutionary Daniel Ortega is heading for a crushing victory in Nicaragua’s presidential election, officials said.

Nicaragua’s Supreme Electoral Council said Mr Ortega has nearly 64% of the votes, compared to 29% for his nearest challenger, Fabio Gadea, with almost 7% of the votes counted.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Nicaragua Person: Ortega Person: Daniel Ortega Person: Fabio Gadea Person: President Roberto Rivas Person: Arnoldo Aleman Event: ’s presidential election Organisation: Supreme Electoral Council Organisation: Supreme Court

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