Bush to Find New Ally in Guatemala

By Daniel J. Hughes

The victory of conservative candidate Oscar Berger over left-wing opponent Alvaro Colom in Guatemala’s run-off presidential election December 27 may be good for the Bush administration and big business but is disappointing for Guatemala’s rural poor. Berger, of the Grand National Alliance, received just [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

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    I disagree with the opinion of Georgina Martinez (the Colom Supporter), for the reason that the last government, leadered under the scenes by Efran Rios Montt, just sunked us more than anyone ever did, and if they are of course in Colom’s side, why they would tell something good about the competitor. You have to ask opinions to an apolitical person.

    Life has changed in Guatemala this las four years. And the work that’s beeing done, since Berger came in, it looks promising.

    Colom on the other side, instead of saying NO to working with Berger, he should have thought about that 1 million he represents…and worked for them in the government, not letting them alone (since he represents the leader of the group).

    Also it seems Guatemala is not a country in development process (3rd world, on old times). Making numbers 45% of 5 million voters, voted, and 54% elected Berger, so 5,000,000 * (57/100) * (45/100), we have 1,282,500 (aprox.) rich people…awesome!

    I work as a software developer in the government and i have to support my country, not leaving it all alone, just because i disagree with my neighbor.

    Guatemala Posted by jose luis chavez del cid on Jan 27, 2004 at 6:21 PM

    A few thoughts on Daniel Hughes

    Guatemala Posted by rt on Jan 28, 2004 at 8:08 AM

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    United States Posted by Seamus on Jan 28, 2004 at 9:57 AM

    Dear sirs:
    I would like to know, what this goverment is offering for the country and i would like to read a story on this issue,  what people are expecting from this goverment, and what are the most probable outcome of this goverment;s success. thank you.
    sicerely yours. kurt

    United States Posted by kurt Coburger on Feb 17, 2004 at 8:14 PM
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