UNCLAS ASUNCION 001468

SIPDIS

STATE FOR WHA/AND
STATE FOR WHA/USOAS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL BO PA
SUBJECT: PARAGUAY: MONITORS FOR BOLIVIAN ELECTIONS

REF: STATE 214591


1. (U) On 11/30, PolOff discussed reftel points with the
MFA's Director of International Organizations, Julio Peralta.
Mr. Peralta indicated that in the past Paraguayan NGO's and
the GOP, mainly through the Elections Tribunal (TSJE), have
monitored elections in the region. Peralta also indicated
that he would consult with other Paraguayan officials and
provide additional information in the next few days about
whether these groups would participate in this monitoring
effort. Post will forward any substantive response as it
becomes available.


2. (U) Post has informed the Bolivian Embassy in Paraguay
about the Demarche and will be forwarding a copy of the
points.
MERZ