Daniel Ortega looks to gain third term in Nicaragua's elections

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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega hopes to win a third term as president after the elections Sunday.

His previous terms as president have helped to solidify healthcare and education, reported Reuters

"He has helped the poor. Other presidents didn't do that," Managua law student Wendy Gonzalez told Reuters.

The 65-year-old was not popular with Western countries, reported The New York TImes

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