Mexicos sore loser
If the turmoil following Mexicos July 2 presidential election has shown anything, it is that Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the leftist candidate who narrowly lost, cares little about his nations fragile democracy.
What other explanation is there for his claims of widespread voter fraud, refuted by Tuesdays unanimous ruling from Mexicos respected election court? How else should one interpret his current status as commander of a ragtag army of protesters intent on blocking streets and disrupting commerce, government and daily life?
López Obradors protests have cost him dearly. A poll in late August by the Reforma newspaper showed that his opponent, Felipe Calderón, who won the July election 35.9%-35.3%, would have a 54%-30% advantage in a hypothetical rematch held now. Meanwhile, the Democratic Convergence Party, which had backed López Obrador in the election, has announced it will recognize Calderóns victory, as has the once-dominant Institutional Revolutionary Party, which came in third.
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Coup D Etat in Mexico
A COUP DETAT IS BREWING in Mexico. Even as he runs out of legal ways to challenge the July 2 presidential election results, the contests sore loser, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is planning to proclaim himself president and establish a parallel peoples government on the national Day of Independence, Sept. 16.
The defiance by the leftist former mayor of Mexico City comes after a unanimous ruling Monday by the nations top electoral tribunal, which rejected claims filed by Lopez Obradors party of massive fraud. Lopez Obrador, who finished second in the balloting, has been waging an increasingly
Loser in Mexico presidential vote adds fuel to protesters ire
As he fights his election defeat in court, the losing leftist candidate in Mexico says he has been the victim of a broad conspiracy among the incumbent, election officials, other party leaders and business tycoons to rob him of the presidency.
The candidate, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, charged in an interview Friday that the July 2 vote had been plagued by fraud and by widespread human errors. He made it clear that he would not accept any ruling from the special electoral court short of an order to recount
Auckland Up Against Mexico
The Auckland City football club will meet Mexicos Club America in the first round of the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan in December.
Auckland, who won the Oceania Nations Cup, will have to get past the Concacaf champions to meet European champions Barcelona in the semi-finals.
Barcelona have been seeded into the semifinals along with the yet to be determined South American champions.
If Auckland City is beaten by Club America they will play the loser of the quarterfinal between the yet to be determined Asian and African champions.
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Jobs could solve some Mexico woes
Of all the ways to curb unauthorized human traffic across the USAs southern border, theres one remedy that few people are even discussing: creating more jobs in Mexico.
The Mexican economy in 2006 is expected to post its third-consecutive year of better than 3% growth, but the jobs picture isnt as bright. Each year, about 1 million Mexicans enter the labor pool. But the economy creates only a sliver of the new jobs needed for them.
It doesnt require a degree in economics to understand that if there were more well-paid jobs in Mexico, fewer Mexicans would
US to work with Mexicos future president
The United States said on Monday that it will work with the winner in Mexicos presidential race and expressed confidence that a winner will be announced soon.
The Mexican government has announced that they will declare a winner, we think on Wednesday, and at that point, the president will congratulate the winner, White House spokesman Tony Snow said at a briefing.
We are going to work with the government of Mexico. Its an ally and neighbor, and obviously, weve got a great number of shared interests,
Mexicos Calderon marked by struggle for religious freedom
The roots of Felipe Calderons likely ascent to Mexicos presidency lie in one of the darkest periods of the countrys history, when the public expression of religion was banned, Roman Catholic churches and chapels were closed and priests were forbidden to wear clerical garb or voice opinions on public affairs.
Calderons father was among the many who took up arms in defense of the church, and it was that sense of persecution that led him in 1939 to join with other conservative Catholics to found the National Action Party, or PAN in its
Mexicos Tribunal Ruling Still Leaves People Wondering
Mexicos Supreme Electoral Tribunal (known as the Trife) has decided to rejected the full recount of the countrys 130,000 precincts, and only limit the count to 11,839 precincts or (9.07%) of the ballots, beginning August 9th. The partial recount ordered by the court will begin Wednesday and last for one week and the results must be submitted by August 16.
Narco News Al Giordano has a break down of the different scenarios that can occur and how López Obrador can still come out as a winner.
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Mexicos president-elect has deep Catholic roots
The roots of Felipe Calderons likely ascent to Mexicos presidency lie in one of the darkest periods of the countrys history, when the public expression of religion was banned, Roman Catholic churches and chapels were closed and priests were forbidden to wear clerical garb or voice opinions on public affairs.
Calderons father was among the many who took up arms in defense of the church, and it was that sense of persecution that led him in 1939 to join with other conservative Catholics to found the National Action Party, or PAN in its Spanish
Mexicos Urbi sells $150 mln in 10-yr bonds
Mexican homebuilder Urbi (URBI.MX: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has placed $150 million in 10-year senior bonds in the U.S. market.
Urbi, one of Mexicos largest house construction firms, said it planned to use proceeds from the 8.5 percent, 2016 maturing bond to refinance debt and fund other corporate activities.
The bonds, offered to institutional investors in the United States and other countries, have been rated BB by Standard and Poors and Fitch ratings and BA3 by Moodys.
More: today.reuters.com
Mexicos Congress Legalizes Drugs for Personal Use
Mexicos Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use — a measure sure to raise questions in Washington about Mexicos commitment to the war on drugs.
The only remaining step was the signature of President Vicente Fox, whose office indicated he would sign it.
Supporters said the law would let police focus on drug smuggling, rather than on busting casual users. The bill also would stiffen many drug-related penalties: for trafficking, for possession near schools, and for possession of even small quantities by government
