Daniel Ortega

About

A leader in the socialist Sandinista National Liberation Front who became the President of Nicaragua for the second time in 2007. He previously served in the position from 1985 to 1990.

Before Fame

He was a part of the Sandinista National Liberation Front and was even arrested for trying to rob a branch of Bank of America.

Trivia

His adopted stepdaughter Zoilamérica Narváez accused him of sexual abuse in 1998.

Family Life

His brother is Nicaraguan military leader Humberto Oretga.

Associated With

He is largely seen as a dictator, like Francisco Franco.