Elections and democratization in Nicaragua: The 1990 elections in perspective

In: Journal of Inter-American studies and world affairs, Band 32, Heft 4, S. 13-34

Abstract

In order to gain a better understanding of the significance of the 1990 elections in Nicaragua, the author discusses the relationship between the 1984 elections in this country and democratization. He believes that a probable key factor in preventing the 1984 elections from establishing liberal democratic rule was the US policy toward Nicaragua. US attitude regarding the 1990 elections is discussed and the problems of consolidation of liberal democracy in Nicaragua are examined