Peruvian government considers that Nicaragua does not meet the minimum criteria for free elections

The Peruvian government has followed with concern the events leading up to the presidential and parliamentary elections that took place on Sunday, November 7 in Nicaragua, which do not meet the minimum criteria of free, fair and transparent elections established by the Inter-American Democratic Charter, said the Monday the Ministry of Foreign Relations.

The Peruvian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the recent elections in Nicaragua “they violate their credibility, democracy and the rule of law and deserve the rejection of the international community”.

Peru has supported the resolutions adopted in the Organization of American States to avoid this serious situation, as well as all collective efforts aimed at promoting the reestablishment of dialogue and understanding among Nicaraguans, the release of candidates and political prisoners, and the implementation of agreed electoral reforms”Says the document.

Along these lines, Peru will continue to work in the Permanent Council of the OAS, made up of Nicaragua and the countries of the continent, in order to preserve the right of the Nicaraguan people to hold free, fair and transparent elections in accordance with the Democratic Charter. Inter-American and to contribute to a peaceful and sustainable solution to the political crisis in that country”He adds.

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