Weekly Report - 2 December 2003
Quotes of the week...
"Whoever does not see Mexico as a marvellous country would do better to find a fatherland elsewhere."
Carlos Abascal, Mexico's labour minister, remarking on claims that the US still sees Mexico as its `backyard'.
"I'm still dreaming of bathing someday on a Bolivian beach."
Hugo Chávez , President of Venezuela, rubbing in the remark that caused a diplomatic row with Chile.
Carlos Abascal, Mexico's labour minister, remarking on claims that the US still sees Mexico as its `backyard'.
"I'm still dreaming of bathing someday on a Bolivian beach."
Hugo Chávez , President of Venezuela, rubbing in the remark that caused a diplomatic row with Chile.
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