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<p>The Nicaraguan Government has taken some positive steps towards improving democracy
and the rule of law. They invited the Organisation of American States (OAS) to observe
the municipal elections in November 2017; committed to the monitoring of the next
Presidential elections; and agreed a programme of visits by the OAS focused on strengthening
democracy.</p><p>While the OAS noted “important advances” in Nicaragua’s electoral
process in its preliminary report on the municipal elections, it also made clear that
the country's electoral system would benefit from comprehensive electoral reform and
a stronger judicial and administrative framework. Pressure on opposition parties,
restrictions on the media and a weak judiciary all remain concerns for the strength
of democracy in Nicaragua.</p>
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