I'm shocked, shocked, that anyone could possibly even think Mr. Hugo Chavez would support a leftist in another country.
Posted on 03/14/2006 3:54:17 PM PST by SwinneySwitch
Venezuela's foreign minister has rejected reports that President Hugo Chavez is funneling money to a leftist candidate in Mexico's presidential campaign.
Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez told state television that Mexican media and sectors of the government run a constant smear campaign against Venezuela.
A Mexican newspaper, La Cronica, published allegations that Venezuela is helping fund the presidential campaign of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, a leading contender to succeed President Vicente Fox in July elections. Mr. Fox's ruling PAN party has called for an investigation.
Mexico and Venezuela withdrew their ambassadors late last year after Mr. Chavez and Mr. Fox traded barbs over the U.S.-backed Free Trade Area of the Americas, which Venezuela opposes and Mexico supports.
A recent poll by the Mexico City newspaper El Universal, gives Lopez Obrador of the Democratic Revolution Party, or PRD, the lead in the presidential race, with 42 percent of voter support. His closest rival, Felipe Calderon of the president's PAN party, trails with 32 percent. Roberto Madrazo of Mexico's longtime former ruling party, PRI is in third place with 24 percent.
I'm shocked, shocked, that anyone could possibly even think Mr. Hugo Chavez would support a leftist in another country.
Presidente Obrador Ping!
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off this South Texas/Mexico ping list.
Hugo's gonna burn his fingers one day.
Presidente Calderon bump
Please let her be past the age of conception.
In many muncipal Mayoral elections the PRD party did show signs of strength. This may reflect the futility and hopelessness of the populace who long for change. Justice sometimes has been denied them. What was the ancient proberb? Don't curse the darkness but stike a light. These rumors of Hugo Chavez bands of politicians working in Mexico sometimes are fueled by zealous candidates seeking to garner points. I have not seen anything personally in my area, but there is a common knowledge among the people that think if AMLO wins, there best political partner will be Venezuelas Chavez.
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