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Monday, June 26, 2006
STOP INTERFERING IN NICARAGUA ELECTION
The Solidarity Network with Nicaragua in the US and other organizations apologized to the Nicaraguan people on Friday for their country's interference in the Nicaraguan election process.
A published letter read:
An Open Letter to the People of Nicaragua (for Spanish scroll down)
As U.S. citizens we apologize for, and denounce the continuing interference in Nicaragua's election process by the U.S. government, including the State Department, the US Agency for International Development, and the National Endowment for Democracy. Led by Ambassador Paul Trivelli and his embassy staff in Managua, there has been a constant flow of threats to the people of Nicaragua based on who may win the November elections. In late June we hope to publish this open letter in both leading Nicaraguan daily newspapers to counteract the undemocratic actions of our government. Help make our message clear to the Nicaraguan people and the US administration! Sign the Ad!
The United States should immediately stop all attempts to manipulate the electoral process through selective funding of candidates and political parties, verbal threats, or any other overt or covert means.
These actions do not reflect the will of the people of the United States and would be viewed as criminal and denounced in the strongest language if a government were to attempt the same during elections in the United States. It is not for us or for our government to indicate preferences or to interfere in Nicaragua's internal affairs. We will work in solidarity in the United States to support Nicaragua's sovereignty.
We know that you, the people of Nicaragua, conscious of your long struggle for independence, will vote your consciences and interests. It is your right to make this important choice free of intimidation.
In solidarity,
The Quest for Peace & the Nicaragua Network
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Spanish version (as it will appear in the Nicaraguan newspapers):
Carta Abierta al Pueblo Nicaragüense
Como ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos, denunciamos y pedimos disculpas por la intervención continua en el proceso electoral Nicaragüense por parte del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo al Departamento de Estado, la Agencia para el Desarrollo Internacional y el Fondo Nacional para la Democracia. El Embajador Paul Trivelli y su equipo en la embajada en Managua, han lanzado una serie de amenazas al pueblo de Nicaragua basadas en quien pudiera ganar las elecciones de Noviembre.
El Gobierno de los Estados Unidos debe parar de inmediato todos sus esfuerzos por manipular el proceso electoral; a través del financiamiento selectivo de candidatos y partidos políticos, amenazas verbales y cualquier otro medio abierto o encubierto.
Estas acciones no reflejan la voluntad del pueblo de los Estados Unidos y serían consideradas acciones criminales y denunciadas en los términos más fuertes si un gobierno extranjero intentara lo mismo durante una campaña electoral en los Estados Unidos.
No es apropiado para nosotros ni para nuestro gobierno indicar preferencias ni interferir en los asuntos internos de Nicaragua. En los Estados Unidos trabajaremos en solidaridad con Nicaragua para apoyar su soberanía.
Concientes de la larga lucha del pueblo de Nicaragua por su independencia, tenemos confianza que ustedes votarán según su intereses y conciencia. Es su derecho ejercer esta importante decisión, libre de intimidación.
En solidaridad,
The Quest for Peace and The Nicaragua Network
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