Amidst throngs of rumors that Manlio Fabio Beltrones is not really serious about seeking the PRI's nomination, given the enormous advantage/advance enjoyed by Peña Nieto, and is really only using a possible candidacy to extract concessions from the former Mexico State governor, he has recently made it clear, such as to the usually very well-informed Bajo reserva column in El Universal that, come hell or high water, he is serious about trying to get PRI's nomination.
Wonderful news, on so many levels.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A reasonable Green Party initiative: To ban bull fighting in Mexico City
That the Mexican "Green Party" presents a reasonable proposal is a remarkably rare event, but that ought to be celebrated nonetheless: Together with the PRI, they suggest banning bullfighting in Mexico City.
I agree. I was raised on a farm and don't try to come between me an a bife the chorizo, but bull fighting, beyond history and traditions, is cruelty to animals, no matter how you put it.
It's not the first time they've presented this initiative, and it might finally pass with PRD backing.
Good. Ban it. Look to Barcelona.
I agree. I was raised on a farm and don't try to come between me an a bife the chorizo, but bull fighting, beyond history and traditions, is cruelty to animals, no matter how you put it.
It's not the first time they've presented this initiative, and it might finally pass with PRD backing.
Good. Ban it. Look to Barcelona.
Monday, October 3, 2011
AMLO's wife and son
A bit of gossip photos this Monday morning: AMLO's second wife (he's a widower) Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller. They've been married since 2006. She's pictured here with AMLO's youngest (of four) sons.
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AMLO relaunches MORENA, now a "civil organization"
It certainly was a display of force: More than 10,000 followers gathered in the National Auditorium to again promote AMLO's presidential campaign, and the launch of his Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional (Morena) as a "civic organization." AMLO had earlier noted he had no plans to turn it into a party or even a political association. He doesn't have to - he already has two parties in PT and Movimiento Ciudadano who have already all but declared that he will be their candidate no matter what.
AMLO keeps saying that he will not "cling" to the candidacy if he is not the "best positioned" candidate.
I simply do not believe him.
AMLO will be in the US the coming days, including holding a talk at the Wilson Center Tuesday Oct. 11.
AMLO keeps saying that he will not "cling" to the candidacy if he is not the "best positioned" candidate.
I simply do not believe him.
AMLO will be in the US the coming days, including holding a talk at the Wilson Center Tuesday Oct. 11.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
PAN backtracks on extremist abortion legislation: No prison for women
Gustavo Madero, head of the Partido Acción Nacional (PAN), to his credit declared that PAN will promote reforms on the state level that will block women from being thrown in prison for having an abortion (or even a miscarriage, as has often happened).
It is about time the national PAN makes a move to counteract the shameless legislation passed the past 3-4 years in at least 18 states, by PAN and PRI legislators, that essentially makes any abortion - along with many birth control options - a crime.
It is about time the national PAN makes a move to counteract the shameless legislation passed the past 3-4 years in at least 18 states, by PAN and PRI legislators, that essentially makes any abortion - along with many birth control options - a crime.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Blake Mora: "Not a single casino more" rings pathetically hollow
Mexico's dour and virtually non-existent Interior Secretary José Francisco Blake Mora, came out loudly yesterday against casinos, declaring that "not one more" will be allowed.
It begs the question: Why did the PAN for the last ten years allow the establishment of these semi-criminal dens, which bring nothing but misery to the areas where they are established, and, it has again and again be proven, lead to more crime in the area?
These thoroughly immoral - in the true sense of the word - establishments should never have allowed in the first place.
I very strongly recommend Denise Dresser's recent anti-casino column in Proceso in this regard.
It begs the question: Why did the PAN for the last ten years allow the establishment of these semi-criminal dens, which bring nothing but misery to the areas where they are established, and, it has again and again be proven, lead to more crime in the area?
These thoroughly immoral - in the true sense of the word - establishments should never have allowed in the first place.
I very strongly recommend Denise Dresser's recent anti-casino column in Proceso in this regard.
No reelection of legislators and mayors after committee member switches vote
More negative news this week, unfortunately: No reelection of mayors or legislators
Having passed in the Senate, there was actually a good chance that the Reforma polìtica of Calderón would finally pass, though it is now much-changed, not all for the better.
It looked like finally Mexico would have reelection, but in the Chamber´s Constitutional commission, one PRD legislator, having earlier voted in favor of a dictamen or opinion, broke with her party to abstain, with the result that the reform, opposed by PRI and the PVEM "Green" party (though not in the Senate, where Peña Nieto has far less sway), will likely not include reelection of legislators and local mayors- a big demand from many holds, including several key civil society organizations.
The PRD legislator, Dina Herrera Soto, from Michoacán, was removed from the Commission by her party, which strongly insinuates that Herrera changed her vote after pressure-enticement from the PRI.
Circumstantial evidence for the above accusation: When she later walked into the Chamber's main hall, she was greeted with applause by the PRI.
I wonder what her price was.
Having passed in the Senate, there was actually a good chance that the Reforma polìtica of Calderón would finally pass, though it is now much-changed, not all for the better.
It looked like finally Mexico would have reelection, but in the Chamber´s Constitutional commission, one PRD legislator, having earlier voted in favor of a dictamen or opinion, broke with her party to abstain, with the result that the reform, opposed by PRI and the PVEM "Green" party (though not in the Senate, where Peña Nieto has far less sway), will likely not include reelection of legislators and local mayors- a big demand from many holds, including several key civil society organizations.
The PRD legislator, Dina Herrera Soto, from Michoacán, was removed from the Commission by her party, which strongly insinuates that Herrera changed her vote after pressure-enticement from the PRI.
Circumstantial evidence for the above accusation: When she later walked into the Chamber's main hall, she was greeted with applause by the PRI.
I wonder what her price was.
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