Politics of Nicaragua - Executive Branch

Executive Branch

Main office holders
Office Name Party Since
President Daniel Ortega FSLN 10 January 2012
Vice President Moisés Omar Halleslevens Acevedo 10 January 2012

The president and the vice-president are elected for a single non-renewable five-year term. The president appoints the Council of Ministers.

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