Daniel Ortega is a Nicaraguan politician who has served as the President of Nicaragua since 2007, having previously held the position from 1985 to 1990. He is a member of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, a political party that played a significant role in the Nicaraguan Revolution, which overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in 1979. Ortega's leadership has been marked by controversy, including allegations of authoritarianism and human rights abuses. His government has faced significant opposition, particularly during the protests in 2018, which were sparked by social security reforms and escalated into broader demands for political change.