Daniel Ortega Biography

Daniel Ortega Saavedra is a Nicaraguan politician who has been president of Nicaragua since 2007. Previously, Ortega was president of Nicaragua from 1979 to 1990, first as head of the government of forces for the reconstruction of the country (1979-1985) and then as president of Nicaragua (1985-1990).

Daniel Ortega Age

Daniel Ortega was born on November 11, 1945 in La Libertad, Nicaragua. He is 76 years old.

Daniel Ortega Height

There is no clarity about his height yet but the review is ongoing and this section will be updated soon.

Daniel Ortega Family

Daniel was born and raised in La Libertad, Nicaragua, into a loving family. However, information about his family is under review and this section will be updated as soon as possible.

Daniel Ortega Wife

He married his beautiful wife Rosario Murillo. They have eight children.

Daniel Ortega Salary

Daniel’s annual salary is $50,400.00.

Daniel Ortega Net Worth

Ortega has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

Daniel Ortega Career

During his first term, he implemented policies that led to left-wing reforms throughout Nicaragua. In the following years, Ortega’s left-wing radical politics cooled, leading him to seek pro-business policies and even compromise with the Catholic Church. As part of this, his administration introduced anti-abortion laws, and although he had previously claimed to be an atheist, his comments gave rise to a confident new voice.

Ortega rose to prominence after his resignation during the 1979 Nicaraguan revolution and his exile from the United States by president Anastasio Somoza Debayle. Throughout the 1980s, his government faced attack from American rebels known as the Contras.

After a presidency marked by conflict and economic collapse, Ortega lost to Violetta Chamorro in the 1990 Nicaraguan elections marred by US intervention.

Ortega failed to run for president in 1996 and 2001, but won the 2006 Nicaraguan elections. While in office he associated himself with Latin American socialists.