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Philip L. Russell : Mexican Elections Widen Political Chasm

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Members of #yosoy132 protest alleged election fraud in Mexico. Image from Center for International Policy.The Mexican elections:Decision and division The court decision once again showed how divided Mexico is and how inured to election violations its population is. By Philip … Continue reading →

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Philip L. Russell : Who Won the Mexican Election?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Protesters from Yosoy132 hold a mock funeral for “domocracia” during march in Mexico City, Saturday, July 14. Photo by Bernardo Montoya / Reuters.An observers’ manual:Who won the Mexican election? Charges of vote-buying and exceeding campaign spending limits notwithstanding, there are … Continue reading →

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Philip L. Russell : The PRI and the Mexican Spring

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Frontrunner Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico’s PRI on the campaign trail. Image from The Washington Post.The Return of the PRI and the Mexican Spring The big surprise of the first debate was how well Peña Nieto was able to respond … Continue reading →

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John Ross : Oaxaca : Killer Governor Blown Away

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Oaxaca Governor Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (depicted above) was blown away in the recent Mexican elections by left-right candidate Gabino Cue. Cartoon from NNDB.Victor Gabino Cue a question mark:Killer Governor blown away in Oaxacan election The unlikely new governor Gabino Cue, … Continue reading →

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Mexican Elections : ‘Which Cartel Are You Voting For?’

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

“Which cartel are you voting for?” Cartoon by El Fisgon / La Jornada.‘United Cartels’ are big winners inMexico’s Super Sunday elections By John Ross / The Rag Blog / July 9, 2010 See ‘The people of Oaxaca speak’ by Victor … Continue reading →

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