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Bolivian President Mesa Resigns

by Narco News
President Carlos Mesa of Bolivia has resigned. América once again lives
days of immediate history. Jean Friedsky, reporting from the streets of
La Paz, writes in the Narcosphere:
June 6, 2005
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Dear Colleague,

President Carlos Mesa of Bolivia has resigned. América once again lives
days of immediate history. Jean Friedsky, reporting from the streets of
La Paz, writes in the Narcosphere:

"After a combative day on the streets of La Paz and more than two
weeks of turmoil in Bolivia, President Carlos Mesa has resigned from
the Presidency. He appeared tonight at approximately 9:45pm, live from
the Presidential Palace, to let his country and the world know that he
no can longer lead a nation in such a divided and tumultous state. He
affirmed that he had been a strong leader who had tried everything he
could to bring about agreement on the controversial issues, but that at
this point, his time had come to an end; he can do no more. He pleaded
that Bolivians' find a solution for the current conflict through
dialogue, rather than protests. His resignation, however, is dependent
on the Congress accepting his decree. As such, he assured the nation
that his resignation does not create a power vacuum because he will
continue to govern until there is Congressional approval. He reminded
us all that he 'was born in Bolivia, lives in Bolivia, and will
continue to be in Bolivia' for the duration of this crisis.

"Far from marking an end to this battle, Mesa's resignation will only
initiate a new chapter. Should Mesa's resignation be accepted, the
right-wing President of the Senate Hormando Vaca Diez will assume
power. This would further inflame the already enraged protesters that
have been marching and shutting down the nation for the past two weeks.
However Santa Cruz and the Bolivian elite will do what they can to
maintain the power that could be coming their way. And, clearly, Mesa's
resignation does nothing to change the status of Bolivia's gas
reserves, nor does it address the proposals of a Constitutional
Assembly or a referendum on Autonomy. All it does is open up more
questions."

Read the full report:

http://narcosphere.narconews.com/story/2005/6/6/223313/0055

New is streaming into the Narcosphere quickly. Keep watching this page
for updates:

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From somewhere in a country called América,

Dan Feder
Managing Editor
The Narco News Bulletin
http://www.narconews.com
webmaster [at] narconews.com

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