Weekly Report - 6 January 2004

The nomination saga in the ruling Partido Revolucionario Democrático (PRD) never ceases to spring surprises. The first primary staged by party president Hatuey Decamps, which duly nominated him, has been voided by the electoral authority. Now a date — 18 January — has been set for another primary, in which President Hipólito Mejí­a would face down three rivals. This, however, may not take place as planned.