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International observers to monitor Paraguay’s municipal elections

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • International observer missions will monitor Paraguay’s Oct. 4 municipal elections, which will renew authorities in 263 municipalities.
  • The participating organizations include UNIORE, A-WEB, the OAS and AMEA, along with other international election experts.
  • Paraguay’s electoral authority said the missions should support transparency, electoral integrity and public confidence.

International observer missions will accompany Paraguay’s municipal elections on Oct. 4, monitoring the process as authorities are renewed in all 263 municipalities.

The Superior Court of Electoral Justice confirmed the participation of representatives from the Inter-American Union of Electoral Organizations, the Association of World Election Bodies, the Organization of American States and the Association of Electoral Magistrates of the Americas. Other international election experts are also expected to take part.

The electoral authority described the delegations’ presence as an important component in strengthening transparency, integrity and confidence in democratic processes. It also said the observers would help electoral bodies and specialists from Paraguay, the region and the wider international community exchange experience and technical knowledge.

The previous national elections, held in April 2023, included 124 international observers. They issued several recommendations after the vote.

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