Nicaragua Snubs US Election Warning
Amid astonishment verging on indignation, Nicaraguans have rejected a US warning on possible outbreaks of violence during the November 5 elections in that country.

"What the hell is the US plotting against the elections?" La Primerisima radio station wondered Wednesday, commenting on a news item from Washington.

According to the radio station, the White House is plotting "something"

to ruin what is expected to be a "sweeping overthrow" of the rightwing in the coming presidential and legislative elections.

The president of the Electoral Supreme Court, Roberto Rivas, made similar remarks, adding a plot to cause instability might lay behind the warning.

"At this time there is nothing that could become difficult or dangerous on election day. We assure the voting will be organized, clear, and represent the people s will," he told press.

Local analysts agree that by warning its citizens in Nicaragua of possible violent acts during the elections, the US intends to somehow thwart a possible win by Sandinista candidate Daniel Ortega, who is heading the intention of votes in all polls.