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Nicaragua: Ortega and Nicaragua's Eroding Democracy, Washington Post (2008)

A clear explanation of the process that ended in the revocation of the status of political party to two opposition parties.

Nicaragua: Nicaraguans Would Reject New Ortega Term, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"The vast majority of people in Nicaragua are against extending the tenure of Daniel Ortega, according to a poll by M&R. 70.9 per cent of respondents oppose Ortega’s re-election, down 6.6 points since May."

Nicaragua: Review follows election fraud allegations in Nicaragua, CNN (2008)

"Nicaragua's election council will allow a review of the mayoral election in the nation's capital after opponents of the ruling Sandinista Party raised fraud allegations, the council's president said Wednesday [November 12th]."

Nicaragua: Nicaragua President to Cuba, Latin America News Agency (2009)

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is to begin Thursday a working visit to Cuba, on an invitation by his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro, Granma newspaper reported.

Nicaragua: Nicaraguans Shun Alemán Presidential Bid, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

The vast majority of people in Nicaragua would refuse having a former president who was convicted on corruption charges running for the highest office again, according to a poll by M&R published in La Prensa. 83.5 per cent of respondents would not be willing to support a presidential bid by Arnoldo Alemán.

Nicaragua Under Daniel Ortega’s Second Presidency: Daniel-Style Politics as Usual?, Nicaraguan Post (2009)

"Daniel Ortega, popular from his days as the leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), has twice served as President of Nicaragua. First known as a fiery revolutionary during his initial term in office, Ortega now presents himself as a mature politician devoted to enacting social change at the service of his beloved country and fellow citizens. However, a close examination of Ortega’s second presidency also reveals crude manipulations of the Nicaraguan electorate, shameless seizures of power and under-the-table deal-making. Danielistas see this as part of his blessings and part of the problem."

Nicaragua's Electoral Management Body

Here is a link to the official website of the Nicaraguan Electoral Management Body

Election Results - Nicaragua

Election results from Adam Carr's Election Archive

Upcoming and past elections

IFES Election Guide - Nicaragua

EU Election Observation Mission, Nicaragua

 

Mexico: Election results / Resultados electorales

Psephos: Adam Carr's Election Archives / Archivo de resultados electorales por Adam Carr

Mexico: Upcoming and past elections / elecciones pasadas y próximas

A list of links to information gathered by IFES' ElectionGuide.org on past and future elections in Mexico / Lista de vínculos a información recabada por ElectionsGuide.org (IFES) sobre elecciones pasadas y próximas en México

Mexico's Electoral Court of the Federal Judicial Branch

Here is a link to the Electoral Court, which is a preeminent institution inside the Mexican system, since it is the highest authority on electoral matter and is a specialized organ of the Federal Judicial Branch.

México: Estadísticas electorales / Electoral statistics

La página recaba estadísticas electorales de México a nivel federal y por estados / This is a webpage with electoral statistics of Mexico at a national and statal level

México: Instituto Federal Electoral / Federal Electoral Institute (IFE)

Organismo electoral nacional / National Electoral Management Body

IDEA Mexico

 

México: Programa de Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

 

Mexico: PRI Holds Slight Advantage in Mexico, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

Mexico’s largest political party is recovering some lost ground this year, according to a poll by GEA-ISA. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in this year’s election to the Chamber of Deputies, up six points since November.

Mexico: Timeline: Mexico, BBC News (2009)

A chronology of key events: 1910-2009

Mexico: Mexico’s Calderón Endures Lower Support, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

Public support for Mexican president Felipe Calderón has dwindled this year, according to a poll by GEA-ISA. 54 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, down four points since November.