Cablegate: Peru On Monitors for Bolivian Elections
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UNCLAS LIMA 005099
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR WHA/AND AND WHA/USOAS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL BO PE
SUBJECT: PERU ON MONITORS FOR BOLIVIAN ELECTIONS
REF: STATE 214591
1. On 11/28, D/Polcouns presented reftel demarche on the need
for monitors for the Bolivian elections to the Foreign
Ministry's Bolivia Desk Officer, Manuel De Cossio. De Cossio
said he was not aware of any intention within the GOP to
provide election monitors to Bolivia, but would consult
within the Ministry, and advise us if any plans were
developed. Despite repeated attempts to follow up by phone,
we have not been able to elicit any further information.
Embassy will advise if we hear anything more of significance
from the Ministry.
2. Post also provided a copy of the reftel points to local
Bolivian DCM Maria Luisa Aliaga Ayala.
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