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Nicaragua's Ortega heads for re-election with his main rivals arrested

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Managua, Oct 8 (EFE).- Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is to seeking a fourth consecutive term in November's general election, while his main political opponents are now in jail on charges of treason. Nicaragua will hold general elections on 7 Novermber. (Camera: RENEE LUCIA RAMOS). SHOT LIST: POLITICAL PROPAGANDA BANNER OF THE INDEPENDENT LIBERAL PARTY (PLI), IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA.

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