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Nicaragua's president Daniel Ortega picks wife as running mate

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega with his wife, first lady Rosario Murillo. PHOTO: REUTERS

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has picked his wife to run as his vice presidential candidate ahead of November elections, in a vote in which the leftist politician and his party are heavily favored to win a third consecutive term.

Ortega, a 70-year-old former guerrilla leader, made the announcement as he registered his own candidacy for re-election. He has previously described the "joint government" with Rosario Murillo as a symbol of equality between the sexes.

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