Nicaragua News Service Published by the Nicaragua Network Education Fund Vol. Elections marred by administrative errors and fraud.
International observers declare elections 'free and fair'.
CSE agrees to review vote tallies. Aleman claims victory and prepares to take office. Elections marred by administrative errors and fraud. Hundreds of polling places opened hours late, due to the fact that the election materials, or in some cases the local CSE workers themselves, had not arrived as scheduled. Numerous administrative problems also plagued the electoral process.