Fraud claims in Mexico recount rampant

[kpete]

Amid protests, cries of fraud, both sides claim victory in Mexico recount

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Analyses of the hard data varies... depending on the source.

UPI, Bloomberg and MarketWatch are among those asserting that the recount results indicate little change in the overall figures, cementing Calderón's claim to victory.

Cuban news agency Prensa Latina, however, reports that Mexican election officials "detected a favorable 420,000 vote difference" favoring Obrador. Narco News, in a continuing investigative series focusing on the election, takes an in-depth look at the data and concludes that preliminary numbers confirm "massive and systematic electoral fraud." RAW STORY reported earlier on accusations of fraud surrounding the first election.

Mexicans themselves, at first content with the initial result but welcoming a recount, have become disenchanted with the government's handling of it. Approval ratings for the federal electoral committee have dropped 13 points in the last month.

President Fox broke his silence in an interview with the New York Times (registration required), calling López Obrador's claims of box stuffing and missing ballots a "big lie," standing by the apparent win of Calderón, and warning ominously that if events continue to spiral out of control, "I will assume my responsibility."

Mexicans are meanwhile losing patience with disruptive protests in the nation's capital. Demonstrators have been tear-gassed, while federal legislators have been injured in scuffles with riot police.

For his part, López Obrador declares that protests could continue "for years."

more (lots of interesting links) at:
http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Amid_protests_cries_of_fraud_both_0815.html

[Kagemusha]

1. I always hesitate when I see lines like "Mexicans are losing patience"

Which Mexicans are those? That detail matters. Not saying it's false or true. I can't tell, from a claim like that. As far as I know, "Mexicans" don't control the police, the Mexican government does.

[endarkenment]

4. Oh I interpreted that quite simply as 'Mexican Government'

As in the Mexican Government is losing patience with the protests and has started attacking demonstrators with tear gas and clubs. If you remember way back to '68, this is where the protests are likely to end up.

[Kagemusha]

5. Yes, I'm sure that's what was meant, but the wording implies that

the Mexican government's repression is an expression of popular will and that the entirety of the country is sick with Obrador and his supporters.

That's strong stuff, and if they didn't mean it, they shouldn't have written it.

[endarkenment]

6. The intention to confuse was, well, intentional.

This is standard propaganda. The regime wants to suppress a popular and non-violent uprising against the theft of yet another election, but they need to portray their suppression as 'the will of the people'.

[marmar]

2. "declares that protests could continue "for years."

Saludos, mis hermanos mexicanos! :yourock: :woohoo: :headbang: :applause:

[Joanne98]

3. I love Obrador!