Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has named his wife as his running mate in November's elections, leading to accusations he is trying to found a political dynasty.
The former guerrilla fighter hopes to win a third consecutive term for the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) with his wife, Rosario Murillo, as his vice president.
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