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Weekly Report - 9 October 2008 (ISSN 1741-7422)
NICARAGUA: Managua mayoral contest kicks off
With the municipal elections four weeks away, the contest for the
most important political position after the presidency, the Managua mayoralty is
hotting up with the main contenders for the ruling Frente Sandinista de
Liberación Nacional (FSLN) and opposition Alianza Partido Liberal
Constitucionalista (PLC) both kicking off their campaigns this week. The
electoral battle has transformed into a vote on the national government of
President Daniel Ortega, rather than focusing on local issues, adding to an
increasingly polarised political climate.
- PT edges municipal elections; Serra and PMDB boost presidential hopes
- PARAGUAY: Conflict over land reform heats up
- CHILE: Pinochet still casts shadow over electoral politics
- TRACKING TRENDS
- PERU: Government shaken by corruption scandal
- VENEZUELA: Chávez moves against opposition
- BOLIVIA: Congress set for showdown over constitution
- COLOMBIA: Tension builds within Uribismo
- TRACKING TRENDS
- MEXICO: Calderón tacks to the Left
- MEXICO: PRI triumphs in Guerrero
- TRACKING TRENDS
- NICARAGUA: Managua mayoral contest kicks off
- GUATEMALA: Portillo extradited and released on bail
- EL SALVADOR: Funes tripped up by colon debate
- TRACKING TRENDS
- Chávez constructs alternative financial system
- Quotes of the Week