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Monday, March 13, 2006 

Mexican Politics in Action

The other day I was walking in the Centro when I came upon this big to-do. Mexico's next presidential election is on July 2 and the most popular candidate with the laborers, Lopez Obrador, was visiting Morelia. His visit brought countless busses packed with people coming to show their support. I didn't stay long but everything appeared very organized and orderly.

Mexico has three political parties, PAN, PRI, and PRD though it is interesting to note that Vicente Fox, the current president, was the first non-PRI president in 71 years.


Supports walking past the main cathedral

The stage where the politicos were exciting the crowd

Another shot of supporters in front of the cathedral

There were lots of mini-parades as people marched with signs towards the festivities

A cool red bug equiped with political ideal spouting speakers

i love the beetle! i've never seen such a vivid color in the states. you should get a car down there so you can drive me around when i visit you.

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  • I'm Nate
  • From Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
  • I used to live in California. Then I met the girl you see here in this photo. The next thing I knew I was in Mexico swinging a frying pan at a scorpion and chasing after phantom trucks. You will find pictures and stories about my life in the pages that follow.
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