The only way to resolve the crisis in Nicaragua is to hold new elections without exception, with a clear, fair and just election process, said Louis Almagro, secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), on Monday. The light is on.
After your intervention Extraordinary (virtual) session of the OAS Permanent Council on the situation in Nicaragua on Monday, Almacro wrote on his Twitter account that “the only possible way for Nicaragua is to hold new elections within the framework of a state that respects human rights with guarantees, competent election monitoring and real election competition.”
Almacro reiterated at the permanent council session that the November 7 general election in Nicaragua was “not fair or free.”
“On November 7, 2021, Nicaragua held elections within the framework of a process that did not meet any of the essential elements of democracy described in the Charter of Democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Elections are not free or fair, ”he said.
The The Supreme Electoral Council (CSE) gave 75.87 percent of the vote to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. One hundred percent Voting Boards (JRVs) were scrutinized, according to a recent report by election officials on the regime.
The referendum in Nicaragua on Sunday, November 7, was characterized by low civilian participation, the withdrawal of protests and the suppression of all forms of critical protest against Ortega.
Ortega has ridiculed the country and the international community
In his intervention, the Secretary-General of the OAS added that despite the various opportunities to strengthen the electoral process and provide guarantees of fair, free and transparent elections, “the Nicaraguan government has chosen the path of dictatorship, thereby lying to its people. Regarding the international community and their desire to work for the building of a stable electoral system for this organization.
Almacro also pointed out that since 2017, a roadmap with basic recommendations for a fair and transparent electoral process has been established in the country. He explained that there was a plan to carry out electoral reforms and to strengthen and co-operate with the CSE.
However, he added, “None of this has worked, nothing has progressed. There have been numerous attempts by the General Secretariat, numerous attempts by the Executive Committee and the Special Committee to work on organizations and transparency in the end (on the side of the regime) and transparency.”
“Although there are various alternatives to progress through dialogue and reforms to restore confidence in democracy and the electoral process, we regret that the Nicaraguan government has chosen the undemocratic path,” Almagro stressed from his social media network this afternoon.
The Permanent Council of American States (OAS) reviewed the actions of the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo during this extraordinary three-hour session in Nicaragua on Monday, November 29, specifically under the Charter. OAS and the Inter-American Democratic Charter in accordance with the rules of the General Assembly of this organization in the resolution of November 12.
During this extraordinary session, Antonia Urrezola, President of the United States Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and Alberto Brunori, Regional Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (Oacnudh) Regional Office each presented an updated report. In the context of Nicaragua passing before and after the controversial elections in Nicaragua, Ordega and Murillo were appointed winners by the CSE.
The special session of the Permanent Council is part of a “collective assessment” of the situation in Nicaragua. Resolution passed by a majority of countries in the General Assembly held from November 10 to 12.
The election expert makes recommendations
As a guest speaker at the session, Daniel Sowato, Regional Director for International Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) in Latin America and the Caribbean, listed a series of recommendations.
1- You must act with all the determination and determination that the case deserves. “We must always keep the door of dialogue open, we agree, but we will provide real dialogue with the increasing international pressure that will be lasting and strong on the regime of Daniel Ortega.”
He added, “The cost of staying in power illegally must be increased. In this sense, it is important to begin to combine political and economic sanctions with individual and economic sanctions to control the economic limits of the dictatorship. In this sense, we, particularly the Indo-American Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), We urge the World Bank and especially the Central American Economic Coordinating Bank (CABEI) to deliberately suspend all lending, and will not allow new credits until the regime allows for its authoritarian slip, “Zovatto said.
2- Deepening the international isolation of the dictatorship, ignoring the results of the November 7 illegal elections and demanding that new elections be held with full guarantee.
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3- The immediate release of more than 150 political prisoners, including seven who are running for president.
4- The constitutional order must be fully restored, the full validity of human rights and the rule of law must be restored.
5- All procedures established in Article 20 of the Inter-American Constitution must be settled and a peaceful, democratic solution reached through negotiations through the electoral process, within a reasonable short period of time. The paper of the path agreed upon in good standing between the parties.
“If this attempt does not succeed, we propose that a special session of the General Assembly be convened to approve the suspension of the State of Nicaragua from its right to participate in the OAS under Article 24 of the Constitution of the United States.” Director of International IDEA added.
At the same time, he stressed that “the argument for non-interference in internal affairs has been duly presented, given the seriousness of the crisis” because “there is an Inter-American Human Rights Court (Inter-American Court).” The effective implementation of democracy in the American states is an international legal obligation and they are sovereignly endorsed, and the exercise is no longer subject to their domestic, domestic or exclusive jurisdiction.Sowato was quoted as saying.
“The Ordega regime cannot allow its dictatorial regime to unite without full punishment. This crisis is not between the left and the right. As some believe, this crisis is a choice between dictatorship or democracy. It could have devastating consequences, especially for Central America.
