Voice of Nicaragua: US Says Irregularities Marred Nicaraguan Municipal Elections

Monday, November 5

US Says Irregularities Marred Nicaraguan Municipal Elections

US Says Irregularities Marred Nicaraguan Municipal Elections

Businessweek
Nicaragua's municipal elections lacked transparency and were rife with irregularities and voter fraud, the U.S. State Department said today. The Nov. 4 elections “failed to demonstrate a degree of transparency” and several reports of voter ...
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Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities both economically and politically. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. It was founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on December 8, 1524. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the Gran Sultana del Gran Lago (Great Sultan of the Great Lake).

Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.

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Monday, November 5

US Says Irregularities Marred Nicaraguan Municipal Elections

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