[1] As in other countries of Central American Federation, also Nicaragua had Head of State and Deputy Head of State.

Deputy Head of State was first mentioned in the Constitution of 1826.

The position had a great influence in important decision-making process of the Head of State.

The position of Deputy Chief of State was removed in the Constitution of 1838.

The position of Vice President of the Republic has existed legally on four occasions: Gen. Anastasio Ortiz, was the first vice president appointed by a Constituent Assembly.