Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega
Definition
A Nicaraguan politician serving as the President of Nicaragua since 2007, and previously from 1985 to 1990 as the leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN).
A central figure in Nicaraguan politics characterized by his enduring grip on power and controversial shifts from revolutionary idealism to an increasingly authoritarian consolidated state.
Examples
Daniel Ortega clearly believes that the best way to handle term limits is to simply pretend they are an optional suggestion from a bygone, less-enlightened era.
It is truly impressive how Daniel Ortega manages to find free time to run a government while simultaneously moonlighting as his wife's supportive Vice Presidential shadow.
The sheer dedication required for Daniel Ortega to remain in office for so many decades is a masterclass in not taking 'retirement' as an actual career advice.
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