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August 19, 2011

AP: Ortega's use of religious overtones raises criticism anew in Nicaraguan presidential campaign

by Filadelfo Aleman
The Associated Press

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) -- Religious processions and chants have become common at the re-election campaign rallies of leftist Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, who is highlighting his Christianity in his bid for re-election.

The image put forth by Ortega's Sandinista Party has dismayed Roman Catholic Church officials, who say the leader's spirituality is a ploy to deceive Nicaraguans who will elect a president in November.

 

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