Silva Peneda maintains that the media showed preference for one of the main pro-government parties. 

Government media exaggerated the failure of opposition parties to take part in the lections and it would appear that Spanish delegates because of their command of Spanish dominated the EU group's appreciation of the electoral scenario. 

EU observers say they noted problems among the majority of voters regarding how to use the voting machines saying voters needed help. 

The incident raised concerns about the secrecy of the vote. 

The Organization of American States (OAS)  in its preliminary report has highlighted mutual lack of confidence as the main element in Sunday' selections to the National Assembly. 

Observers conclude that voters did not how not vote and needed help from officials and in doing so, raised questions about voter secrecy. 

The closure hour, observers state, created difficulties and uncertainties and the decision to extend voting times is seen as aimed at a government effort to get people out to vote. 

The OAS mission commends the CNE's commitment to automate the electoral system but says it requires constant audits and technical safeguards. 

On a negative note, observers says they noticed a certain amount of proselytism on the part of high up officials on all levels and a lack of strict controls on the use of public and private resources. 

The OAS team calls for a process of dialogue.

In conclusion, the opposition will be able to glean enough ammunition for its cause for both preliminary reports.