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Front-runner in Mexico’s presidential race pledges respect for democracy and plurality - The Washington Post
Enrique Pena Nieto, the PRI candidate, said his 10-point “democratic presidency” pledge is aimed at intellectuals, non-governmental groups and students, many of whom protested over the weekend
120522  mexico  politicsandsecurity  humanrights  elections 
2 hours ago by isacson
Cinco lecciones de la “Marcha anti EPN” para los políticos y los partidos
¿Qué tienen que aprender los políticos y los partidos de una jornada en la que los ciudadanos, con pocos recursos, pero con un discurso articulado, creatividad y frescura llevaron la política y la democracia a la calle?
120522  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
5 hours ago by isacson
Mexico risks return to corrupt past with PRI presidential candidate - latimes.com
The PRI has not cleaned up its act or modernized over the last 12 years. To the contrary, it has deepened its networks of corruption and illegality in the territories it still controls
120522  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections  corruption 
6 hours ago by isacson
Encuestas todavía no favorecen a Capriles - Venezuela - ElNuevoHerald.com
Estudios publicados recientemente ubican a Capriles, actual gobernador del céntrico estado Miranda, por debajo de Chávez, candidato a la tercera reelección, con variaciones de 17 a 36 puntos
120521  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Hipólito Mejía dice país volvió al ‘totalitarismo’ - listindiario.com
El ex mandatario declaró que hoy presentará todos los detalles del uso de los recursos del Estado, compra de cédulas y represión de militares y policías que denunciaron dirigentes del PRD
120521  dominicanrepublic  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
OEA resalta fiesta cívica y democrática - listindiario.com
Vázquez, ex presidente de Uruguay, admitió que ha habido algunos incidentes que no ensombrecen el panorama, al tiempo que llamó a la población a la calma
120521  dominicanrepublic  elections  internationalcommunity 
yesterday by isacson
Embajador de EEUU felicita a la JCE - listindiario.com
El embajador de los Estados Unidos felicitó anoche a la Junta Central Electoral y al país por la forma democrática en que se llevó a cabo el proceso electoral
120521  dominicanrepublic  uspolicy  elections 
yesterday by isacson
The Associated Press: Dominican election in dispute after apparent win
A governing party official appeared to have scored a first-round win in the Dominican Republic's presidential election but supporters of his main opponent complained of vote-buying and other forms of fraud
120521  dominicanrepublic  politicsandsecurity  elections  newsemail 
yesterday by isacson
El oficialista Danilo Medina se perfila como el próximo presidente dominicano, Articulo OnLine
El exministro de la Presidencia de la República Dominicana Danilo Medina, candidato presidencial del oficialista Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD, liberal), se perfila como el próximo presidente del país
120521  dominicanrepublic  elections  politicsandsecurity 
yesterday by isacson
Young Mexicans march against old ruling party, despite lead in polls - The Washington Post
The involvement of private university students in the forefront of Saturday’s protests was unusual in Mexico’s heavily class-conscious political sphere
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Interview with Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador - The Washington Post
It is not true that Peña is 20 points above me. It’s part of the management of the regime. They have control of the media, with few exceptions
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Interview with Mexican presidential candidate Enrique Peña Nieto - The Washington Post
Do you remember El Chapo [Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera], the biggest drug lord in Mexico? The PRI put him in jail. When the PRI left government, he was in jail. With the PAN government, he escaped
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Interview with Mexican presidential candidate Josefina Vázquez Mota - The Washington Post
We have a real possibility of winning, because I have a trajectory that comes from civil society
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Dominican Republic Elections: Ex-President Hipolito Mejia Challenges Danilo Medina
Medina is hoping to succeed President Leonel Fernandez, who spent billions on such major infrastructure projects as a subway system, hospitals and roads
120520  dominicanrepublic  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Mexican presidential candidates mostly mute on drug wars – USATODAY.com
But none of the four candidates issued statements on the tragedy or posted comments on their Twitter accounts
120517  mexico  publicsecurity  politicsandsecurity  elections 
5 days ago by isacson
Vázquez Mota drops in Mexican poll - FT.com
Monday’s poll showed Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the leftwing candidate who came a close second in the 2006 election, passing her for the first time with 20.9 per cent
120515  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
7 days ago by isacson
Mexico candidate blames opposition as bodies pile up | Reuters
Vazquez Mota sharpened her attacks on his Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, saying it had made life easy for brutal drug traffickers in Mexico
120515  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
7 days ago by isacson
Andres Oppenheimer: PRI win in Mexico is far from certain | Dallas Morning News Opinion and Editorial Columns - Opinion and Commentary for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News
Despite the current conventional wisdom, Peña Nieto will not be able to maintain his lead in the polls, and the election will be much tighter than it now seems
120514  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
8 days ago by isacson
Mexico's Pena Nieto draws fire but survives debate | Reuters
Polls have shown Pena Nieto could win as many votes as his two rivals combined in the July 1 presidential contest, and analysts said Sunday's attacks had not done enough damage
120508  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
14 days ago by isacson
Mexico’s telegenic presidential front-runner survives debate - The Washington Post
Peña Nieto, of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, survived, even as he was called a liar and a fraud by Josefina Vazquez Mota of the ruling conservative National Action Party (PAN) and leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador from the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD)
120508  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
14 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Mexico election: Enrique Pena Nieto
Mr Pena Nieto built his reputation on the "pledges" he set out for his governorship in the State of Mexico, focusing on public works and improvement of infrastructure
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
Mexico’s PRI, leading to retake presidency, vows not to return to old ways - KansasCity.com
It’s trying to recast itself as no longer the corrupt, opaque and repressive machine that gripped Mexico for much of the 20th century
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
Pena Nieto Tests Poll Lead in Mexico Vote Debate After Gaffes - Businessweek
The former governor of Mexico state just needs to avoid blunders in the two debates scheduled for May 6 and June 10 to all but ensure victory in the July 1 election
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
The Associated Press: Mexico's leftist tries to overcome past mistakes
"The blockade on Reforma (the city's main avenue) looked in the end like a temper tantrum, and the alternative government and legitimate presidency, a comic opera"
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
Mexico's chance at first female president slims | Fox News
Her momentum lost, Vazquez Mota is now as much as 20 points behind Pena Nieto in many polls
120503  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
19 days ago by isacson
Proceso » Rechaza Beltrones que haya dinero ilícito en campaña de Peña Nieto
El senador Manlio Fabio Beltrones, coordinador de las campañas de los candidatos del PRI a diputados federales, rechazó que en la del candidato presidencial Enrique Nieto se hayan filtrado recursos de procedencia ilícita
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections  corruption 
20 days ago by isacson
Vázquez Mota in uphill battle for presidency - FT.com
It was perhaps apt, then, that Ms Vázquez Mota recently asked to conduct her interview with the Financial Times via written answers to questions sent by email, rather than in person
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
20 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Mexico election: Josefina Vazquez Mota
Divisions within the PAN have marred her campaign, which got off to a shaky start and led her to overhaul her team and appeal for the party to unite behind her
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
20 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Mexico election: Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
He has adopted a more moderate tone, apologising for the disruption the protests of 2006 caused
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
20 days ago by isacson
In Mexico Presidential Race, a Bruising Battle Online - NYTimes.com
On Web sites and in the online social media, a parallel battlefield has emerged as candidates vie for the support of voters
120430  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
22 days ago by isacson
Capriles selló pacto: seguridad, empleo y misiones para todos - Nacional y Política - EL UNIVERSAL
Henrique Capriles instruyó a sus seguidores para salir a ganarse la confianza de todos los electores y constituir 14 mil equipos, uno por cada centro de votación
120426  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
26 days ago by isacson
Election Update: Commentary on Latest Poll Results « Mexico Institute
The distance between Peña Nieto (PRI, 42%) and his two rivals may be less than often thought
120426  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
26 days ago by isacson
Mexico presidential front-runner builds on big lead: poll | Reuters
Pena Nieto's lead over Josefina Vazquez Mota from the ruling National Action Party (PAN) widened. Her support of 21.5 percent dipped 1.1 percentage points
120425  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
27 days ago by isacson
Mexico pres front-runner opposes legalizing drugs | Fox News
Enrique Pena Nieto said allowing the use of so-called soft drugs would only open the door to abusing harder substances
120424  mexico  politicsandsecurity  narcotrafficking  elections 
28 days ago by isacson
Reforzaré la lucha federal "antinarco" en NL: Peña
El candidato presidencial del PRI, Enrique Peña Nieto, se comprometió a fortalecer la presencia de las fuerzas federales en Nuevo León para devolver la tranquilidad a los ciudadanos
120423  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
29 days ago by isacson
Promesas contra el crimen en el “termómetro del país”
Los periódicos reportaron 10 ejecutados en la ciudad por la mañana y el ex gobernador del Estado de México tomó la seguridad como bandera en sus propuestas
120423  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
29 days ago by isacson
Capriles critica a Chávez y dice que "gobernar por Twitter" es una "burla", Articulo OnLine
Hasta ahora, el gobernador del estado Miranda (centro) se había mantenido discreto sobre la convalecencia de Chávez
120423  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
29 days ago by isacson
Mexico Ruling Party Candidate Vazquez Mota Back to Second Place - Businessweek
Josefina Vazquez Mota of President Felipe Calderon’s National Action Party won 21.7 percent support and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who narrowly lost to Calderon in the 2006 election, had 17.2 percent
120423  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
29 days ago by isacson
Analysis: Mexican women voters back "alpha male" over female rival - Chicago Tribune
Women are more likely to back Pena Nieto than Vazquez Mota by a ratio of eight to five
120423  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
29 days ago by isacson
Mexico's Pena Nieto offers new start to PRI | Reuters
Pena Nieto has suffered less from the taint of corruption than previous governors in the PRI
120423  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
29 days ago by isacson
Mexico leftist moves into second place in presidential poll | Reuters
The survey sponsored by Mexico media company Milenio showed Lopez Obrador with 19.3 percent support, compared with 17.9 percent for Josefina Vazquez Mota
120420  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Mexican poll points to big win for PRI's Pena Nieto | Reuters
Consulta Mitofsky said on Tuesday its latest opinion poll for the July 1 presidential vote showed Pena Nieto extending his big lead with 40.2 percent support, up 1.1 percentage point
120418  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico's Pena Nieto extends lead over main rival | Reuters
The latest voter survey by polling firm BGC for Mexican newspaper Excelsior showed support for Pena Nieto, a member of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), running at 50 percent
120416  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico Ruling Party Candidate Gains in Poll Ahead of Election - Businessweek
Vazquez Mota of the National Action Party had 22 percent support, Grupo Economistas Asociados-ISA said yesterday in its daily survey, compared with 18 percent backing in a poll by the same company
120416  mexico  elections  politicsandsecurity 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico presidential campaign leaves voters dismayed - latimes.com
At the heart of the matter is a sense that the three main candidates offer no solutions, no real hope for change
120413  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico's ruling conservatives pump up attacks on rival | Reuters
A new TV spot by the National Action Party, or PAN, describing Pena Nieto as a "liar" began to circulate just as a poll showed support for PAN contender Josefina Vazquez Mota falling to its lowest level
120412  mexico  elections  politicsandsecurity 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Ruben Navarrette: In Mexico, a change of heart? | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
The front-runner in Mexico's July presidential election was against using the military to combat drug cartels before he was in favor of it
120411  mexico  elections  politicsandsecurity  publicsecurity 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Mexicans chafe under political negativity ban – USATODAY.com
Negative ads are banned under Mexico's constitution, along with announcements over the airwaves on political topics paid for by private individuals or groups
120411  mexico  elections  politicsandsecurity 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico ruling party hopeful slips in presidential race: poll | Reuters
That put Pena Nieto at 53.2 percent support among those backing a specific candidate, giving him a lead of almost 30 points
120411  mexico  elections  politicsandsecurity 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Venezuela Vote: Henrique Capriles to Challenge Hugo Chavez | PRI's The World
Capriles assures me that Chavez’s Bolivarian revolution is running out of steam because of high crime and unemployment
120411  venezuela  elections  politicsandsecurity  audio 
5 weeks ago by isacson
OEA enviará misión de 60 observadores en mayo - listindiario.com
La misión de la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) que vendrá al país a observar las elecciones del 20 de mayo estará integrada por alrededor 60 observadores que encabezará el ex presidente de Uruguay, Tabaré Vásquez
120410  dominicanrepublic  elections  internationalcommunity 
6 weeks ago by isacson
65% de opositores y 59% de chavistas quieren diálogo - Nacional y Política - EL UNIVERSAL
Encuesta Varianzas cifra en 4,2% la ventaja de Chávez sobre Capriles
120410  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
6 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico's ruling party closes ranks around candidate | Reuters
Josefina Vazquez Mota, aspiring to become Mexico's first woman president in the July 1 election, said her conservative National Action Party, or PAN, had been bogged down by infighting
120410  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
6 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico’s ruling party candidate changes campaign strategy after public missteps - The Washington Post
The 51-year-old’s campaign has been marred by poor logistics, late-starting events, a speaking gaffe and a dizzy spell that interrupted one of her speeches
120410  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
6 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico's Pena Nieto plans new police to fight drug gangs | Reuters
He plans to increase the size of the federal police and create a "national gendarmerie" backed by the military and made up of soldiers already deployed
120410  mexico  publicsecurity  politicsandsecurity  elections 
6 weeks ago by isacson
Venezuela poll says Hugo Chavez ahead of rival  | ajc.com
Nearly 45 percent of those polled said they would vote for Chavez, while 31 percent supported Miranda state Gov. Henrique Capriles. About 25 percent were undecided
120330  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
7 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico’s presidential election: The man to beat | The Economist
The polling gap between Ms Vázquez and Mr Peña is more than double that which Mr Calderón faced in March 2006
120330  mexico  elections  politicsandsecurity 
7 weeks ago by isacson
Calderon Would-Be Successors Suffer Lack of Incumbent Stature - Bloomberg
Pena Nieto says he would aim to reduce the role of the military in the fight against organized crime and instead “at least” double the size of the police force
120330  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
7 weeks ago by isacson
Mexican presidential favorite vows to restore peace | Reuters
"All politicians are thieves but at least the PRI can bring order to the country. The PAN government is too weak"
120330  mexico  elections  politicsandsecurity 
7 weeks ago by isacson
AFP: Mexico opposition eyes return as campaign opens
Pena Nieto has 45 percent support ahead of the July 1 vote, followed by Vazquez Mota's 31 percent and 22 percent for leftist candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
120330  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
7 weeks ago by isacson
El Universal - Nación - Gobierno de izquierda, mejor aliado para EU: Zambrano
El presidente del PRD, Jesús Zambrano, asegura en Washington que un gobierno de izquierda puede ser el mejor aliado del gobierno de EU en materia de lucha antidrogas
120321  mexico  uspolicy  politicsandsecurity  elections 
8 weeks ago by isacson
Josefina cae 5 puntos en encuesta GEA/ISA
La candidata presidencial del PAN bajó de 35 a 30%, mientras Peña Nieto subió 5 puntos y López Obrador se mantuvo en 21%
120321  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
8 weeks ago by isacson
Chavez Denounces Plot to Kill Rival in Repeat of 2006 Vote
This year's alleged assassination plot comes after state media controlled by Chavez accused Capriles of offenses ranging from participating in a Zionist conspiracy to joining a Nazi- inspired effort to wipe out blacks and the poor
120321  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
8 weeks ago by isacson
Venezuela opposition leader shrugs off assassination talk - chicagotribune.com
"The declaration of the Socialist Party candidate borders on the irresponsible, like his government is with the insecurity our people have to live with," Capriles said
120321  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
8 weeks ago by isacson
Oposición quiere un candidato común contra Correa - América Latina - ElNuevoHerald.com
Algunos sectores de la oposición de Ecuador buscan un candidato común que pueda derrotar al presidente Rafael Correa en las elecciones de febrero de 2013, pero los expertos creen difícil una unión de la derecha y la izquierda
120320  ecuador  politicsandsecurity  elections 
9 weeks ago by isacson
Poll shows fall in support for Mexican front runner | Reuters
Support has fallen for the favorite to be Mexico's next president, Enrique Pena Nieto, of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), even though his main rival is struggling to gain ground
120314  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
9 weeks ago by isacson
FMLN castigado por su pobre gestión · El Nuevo Diario
La Organización de Estados Americanos, OEA, advirtió este lunes de fallas y “retrocesos” en los comicios, como el retraso en la apertura de mesas y la falta de garantías para el ejercicio del voto secreto
120313  elsalvador  elections  politicsandsecurity 
10 weeks ago by isacson
El Salvador: ARENA consolida triunfo ante el FMLN en las legislativas | Plaza Pública
Con el 95,54 por ciento de los votos escrutados, ARENA suma el 39,73 por ciento y el Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) el 36,81 por ciento
120313  elsalvador  elections  politicsandsecurity 
10 weeks ago by isacson
Mexican Presidential Candidate Keeps Her Cool in LA - New America Media
The candidate voiced no criticism of Calderon's strategy. Instead, she responded with examples from her own childhood and the importance of family security
120313  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
10 weeks ago by isacson
FMLN pierde control legislativo y Arena gana 33 diputados - ElFaro.net
Arena, con 33 diputaciones, estaba obteniendo la segunda mayor bancada legislativa en 15 años, mientras que Gana se convertía en la tercera fuerza de la Asamblea
120312  elsalvador  elections  politicsandsecurity 
10 weeks ago by isacson
US-style electioneering catches on south of the border, especially in election-year Mexico - The Washington Post
In Mexico’s last presidential election six years ago, Twitter was preparing to launch, Facebook was open mostly to a few thousand Ivy League students and the iPhone was just a rumor
120312  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
10 weeks ago by isacson
Partido Arena es favorito
La campaña para las elecciones legislativas y municipales del próximo domingo en El Salvador finalizó ayer con un estrecho margen entre el gubernamental FMLN y la derechista Arena, según los sondeos
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10 weeks ago by isacson
Firebrand targets unlikely Mexico poll win - FT.com
Recent poll numbers do not look good for Mexico’s self-described “leader of social movements”
120307  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
10 weeks ago by isacson
FRONTERA.INFO - EU sin "favoritismo", afirman candidatos
En un encuentro por separado que tuvieron los tres aspirantes presidenciales con el número dos de la Casa Blanca, Peña Nieto, Vázquez Mota y López Obrador coincidieron en que Estados Unidos “respetará” el resultado
120306  mexico  uspolicy  politicsandsecurity  elections 
11 weeks ago by isacson
PRI candidate leads Mexico’s poll race - FT.com
The results contrast markedly with a poll published last week by Mexico City-based GEA-ISA, which showed Ms Vázquez Mota closing the gap to just 7 percentage points
120306  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
11 weeks ago by isacson
Mexico - Opposition Leads in Poll - NYTimes.com
The survey, by the pollster BGC, showed Mr. Peña Nieto with 47 percent, followed by Josefina Vázquez Mota of President Felipe Calderón’s National Action Party (or PAN) with 29 percent
120306  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
11 weeks ago by isacson
Venezuela: Capriles condena agresión a su comitiva en barrio de Caracas, Articulo OnLine
Los hechos violentos dejaron el saldo de un herido de bala
120305  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
11 weeks ago by isacson
Can Mexico's President Complete a 'Hail Mary' Election Pass?
Apart from brightening the PAN's dim presidential outlook, the capture of El Chapo would spike scuttlebutt that Calderón's regime has either cut a deal with or ignored the Sinaloan strongman
120305  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections  narcotrafficking 
11 weeks ago by isacson
Return of Mexico's PRI may be hampered by drug allegations - latimes.com
New allegations of drug payoffs to a former PRI governor have shoved the party's often-shady legacy to the forefront of the campaign
120305  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections  corruption 
11 weeks ago by isacson
Mexican opinion polls: Cassandras and crystal balls | The Economist
Although estimates of support vary widely, there is consensus on the overall trend: Mexico’s election is getting much closer
120305  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
11 weeks ago by isacson
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