Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega names wife as running mate

Critics fear appointment of Rosario Murillo could signal rise of new family dynasty

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega (L) celebrates with First Lady Rosario Murillo after receiving the credentials in Managua on January 9, 2012, a day before his re-inauguration. AFP PHOTO/Ro
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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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