The
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement outlining the Peruvian State's position on the last presidential and parliamentary elections held in Nicaragua on November 7.
Statement on the situation in Nicaragua
-Peru has closely followed the events prior to the presidential and parliamentary elections that took place on Sunday, November 7, in Nicaragua, which do not meet the minimum criteria for free, fair, and transparent elections as established by the Inter-American Democratic Charter; undermine the credibility, democracy and the rule of law; and deserve the rejection of the international community.
-Peru has supported the resolutions adopted by the
Organization of American States (OAS) to avoid this serious situation, as well as all collective efforts aimed at promoting the restoration of dialogue and understanding among Nicaraguans, the release of candidates and political prisoners, and the implementation of the agreed electoral reforms.
-In this regard, Peru will continue to work in the
OAS Permanent Council —made up of Nicaragua and the countries across the continent— to preserve Nicaraguan people's right to hold free, fair, and transparent elections —in accordance with the Inter-American Democratic Charter— and to contribute to a peaceful and sustainable solution to the political crisis in said country.
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Published: 11/8/2021