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09STATE122342
2009-11-30 03:27:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
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UNCLAS STATE 122342
SENSITIVE SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
SUBJECT: TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
AS OF 1815 EST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009
HONDURAN ELECTIONS PROCEED IN ORDERLY FASHION
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UNCLAS STATE 122342
SENSITIVE SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
SUBJECT: TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
AS OF 1815 EST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009
HONDURAN ELECTIONS PROCEED IN ORDERLY FASHION
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1. (SBU) Poll workers followed procedures and voting
progressed without violence or disruption, except for one
incident in San Pedro Sula, where police dispersed a
demonstration by election opponents. Embassy Tegucigalpa
observation teams report voter turnout was heavy and
enthusiastic. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal extended
voting to 1700 local time. Voting centers in Washington
DC, New Orleans, New York, Houston, Miami, and Los
Angeles - the only locations where Hondurans can vote
outside of their country - have been tranquil.
(Ops/Embassy Tegucigalpa telcon, e-mails)
UNOFFICIAL EXIT POLLS INDICATE SUBSTANTIAL LEAD FOR LOBO
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2. (SBU) National Party candidate Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo
holds an estimated 58 percent to 34 percent nationwide
lead over Liberal Party candidate Elvin Santos. Small
party candidates have under two percent of the vote.
(Ops/Embassy Tegucigalpa e-mail)
NICARAGUA CLOSES BORDER NOVEMBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 30
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3. (SBU) The Nicaraguan government is preventing
individuals from crossing over to Honduras to foment
disturbance. (Ops/Embassy Tegucigalpa/WHA-CEN telcon)
CLINTON
SENSITIVE SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
SUBJECT: TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
AS OF 1815 EST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009
HONDURAN ELECTIONS PROCEED IN ORDERLY FASHION
--------------
1. (SBU) Poll workers followed procedures and voting
progressed without violence or disruption, except for one
incident in San Pedro Sula, where police dispersed a
demonstration by election opponents. Embassy Tegucigalpa
observation teams report voter turnout was heavy and
enthusiastic. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal extended
voting to 1700 local time. Voting centers in Washington
DC, New Orleans, New York, Houston, Miami, and Los
Angeles - the only locations where Hondurans can vote
outside of their country - have been tranquil.
(Ops/Embassy Tegucigalpa telcon, e-mails)
UNOFFICIAL EXIT POLLS INDICATE SUBSTANTIAL LEAD FOR LOBO
-------------- --------------
2. (SBU) National Party candidate Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo
holds an estimated 58 percent to 34 percent nationwide
lead over Liberal Party candidate Elvin Santos. Small
party candidates have under two percent of the vote.
(Ops/Embassy Tegucigalpa e-mail)
NICARAGUA CLOSES BORDER NOVEMBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 30
-------------- --------------
3. (SBU) The Nicaraguan government is preventing
individuals from crossing over to Honduras to foment
disturbance. (Ops/Embassy Tegucigalpa/WHA-CEN telcon)
CLINTON