Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08COPENHAGEN611
2008-11-21 14:08:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Copenhagen
Cable title:
DANISH CONCERNS OVER NICARAGUAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L COPENHAGEN 000611
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL DA
SUBJECT: DANISH CONCERNS OVER NICARAGUAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
REF: SECSTATE 122262
Classified By: Pol/Econ Counselor Bill Mozdzierz for reasons 1.4 b, d
(C) Danish MFA Head of Office for Latin AMERICA Maj Hessel
November 21 shares US concerns over the Nicaraguan municipal
elections. She reported that already in October, Under
Secretary for Latin AMERICA Sus Ulbaek traveled to Managua to
register Danish concerns over the expulsion of the two
opposition parties and the need for international obervers.
She noted that Mesa de Cooperacion, the multi-lateral donor
group which includes Denmark, issued a statement on November
18 which deplored the lack of impartiality and transparency
during the recent elections and called for "peaceful and
transparent solutions which could remove doubts regarding the
electoral process." This statement echoes a similar
declaration from the EU Council on November 12. Hessl agreed
that neither statement asks expressly for a recount with
impartial observers, noting that there is disagreement among
members of the donor group whether a recount would be useful
or even feasible. Denmark, while in favor of measures to put
pressure on the Nicaraguan government, feels that any
response should be coordinated locally. They are not
discounting any options at this point. Danish Ambassador
Soeren Voehtz has been in contact with our DCM in Managua to
discuss the American proposal. The proposal is being
discussed with other EU heads of mission in Managua and
members of the Mesa de Cooperacion.
CAIN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL DA
SUBJECT: DANISH CONCERNS OVER NICARAGUAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
REF: SECSTATE 122262
Classified By: Pol/Econ Counselor Bill Mozdzierz for reasons 1.4 b, d
(C) Danish MFA Head of Office for Latin AMERICA Maj Hessel
November 21 shares US concerns over the Nicaraguan municipal
elections. She reported that already in October, Under
Secretary for Latin AMERICA Sus Ulbaek traveled to Managua to
register Danish concerns over the expulsion of the two
opposition parties and the need for international obervers.
She noted that Mesa de Cooperacion, the multi-lateral donor
group which includes Denmark, issued a statement on November
18 which deplored the lack of impartiality and transparency
during the recent elections and called for "peaceful and
transparent solutions which could remove doubts regarding the
electoral process." This statement echoes a similar
declaration from the EU Council on November 12. Hessl agreed
that neither statement asks expressly for a recount with
impartial observers, noting that there is disagreement among
members of the donor group whether a recount would be useful
or even feasible. Denmark, while in favor of measures to put
pressure on the Nicaraguan government, feels that any
response should be coordinated locally. They are not
discounting any options at this point. Danish Ambassador
Soeren Voehtz has been in contact with our DCM in Managua to
discuss the American proposal. The proposal is being
discussed with other EU heads of mission in Managua and
members of the Mesa de Cooperacion.
CAIN