The Daniel Ortega’s victory at the Nicaragua presidential election 2016 and perspectives of the construction of the Nicaraguan Channel

Abstract

The fourth victory of Daniel Ortega and the Sandinist National Liberation Front (SNLF) (presidential election 2016, Nicaragua) secured a nickname “ the Family” among his close circle and the leadership of the Front. In addition, his in uential spouse, Mrs. Rosario Maurillo, who was nominated for vice-president, received the second most important governmental post. Presidential couple and the leadership of SNLF hold a tight grip on the governance of the country irrespective of fact, that the majority of ex-companions joined opposition and founded the Sandinist Renovation Movement (SRM). Uncompromising position taken by the former “ comandantes” towards ‘’the Family’’ undermines the legitimacy of the ruling party in the eyes of the international community. This, however, cannot in uence the further consolidation of power in the hands of ‘’the Family’’