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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has named his wife as his running mate as he seeks re-election for a third term in November.Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has named his wife as his running mate as he seeks re-election for a third term in November.
First Lady Rosario Murillo is already widely seen as sharing power with her husband.First Lady Rosario Murillo is already widely seen as sharing power with her husband.
She is one among a growing number of spouses in the region who have run for office after their other half held the top job.She is one among a growing number of spouses in the region who have run for office after their other half held the top job.
Below we take a look at 10 power couples in world politics throughout the decades.Below we take a look at 10 power couples in world politics throughout the decades.