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Weekly Report - 6 December 2007 (ISSN 1741-7422)
NICARAGUA: Ortega inaugurates the CPCs
Despite the congressional vote to sever the link between the citizen power
councils (CPCs) and the executive, President Daniel Ortega forged ahead with his
original plan, in flagrant disregard for the country's institutional structures.
Once again the opposition proved unable to unite forces, stand up to Ortega or
resist his deal-making. Civil society groups condemned his actions and warned
that if he continues to abuse instruments of power, they will invoke their
"civil right to revoke his mandate".
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- TRACKING TRENDS
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- BRAZIL: Delays in congress embarrass Lula abroad
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- MEXICO: Guerrillas issue threats
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- TRACKING TRENDS
- NICARAGUA: Ortega inaugurates the CPCs
- GUATEMALA: Parties in turmoil over perks for deputies
- EL SALVADOR: Saca unimpressed with size of US funding
- TRACKING TRENDS
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