Fox Urges End to Mexico City Protests: but the Mayor says ...

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President Vicente Fox urged Mexico City authorities Wednesday to remove sprawling camps of leftist protesters who want a complete recount of last month's presidential election, saying they are choking off commerce and tourism in the capital.

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A congressional leadership committee approved a nonbinding resolution urging Mexico City Mayor Alejandro Encinas to reopen the city's streets ``to ensure the right of freedom of movement for all citizens.''

But Mayor Alejandro Encinas, who succeeded Lopez Obrador and is a member of the candidate's Democratic Revolution Party, argued the protesters are breaking no laws.

``I am supporting a cause and my own personal convictions,'' he added.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5990931,00.html

[dorktv]

1. "And this is not America 2000. We can actually get a decent recount."

[lonestarnot]

2. Don't be marginalized you Mexicans! Don't let them do it! Keep fighting!

[marmar]

3. Everywhere but here, people think fighting for your rights is essential...

What is wrong with this country?