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http://ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com [The Latin Americanist] -Latin American stocks rose modestly over the past week with Mexico taking the lead amidst hope by investors of a presidential victory by Felipe Calderon. -The bankruptcy of Brazilian national airline Varig will cost Brazil $1.3 billion in lost revenue as 1 million less tourists are expected to visit the country.

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http://www.rgemonitor.com [Rgemonitor.com] RGE - RGE Editor Blog: Category: Latin America: The two leading candidates, Andre Manuel Lopes Obrador (AMLO) and Felipe Calderon, are perceived to have different political and economic platforms: Calderon is the favorite candidate of the markets and Mexico’s business elite; AMLO resembles Lula in his 2002 presidential campaign, who made populist promises that, however, were not adopted when he became Brazil’s president.

http://ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com [Ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com] The Latin Americanist: over Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) with over 98% of ballots counted in a simple recount that lasted gone for about 24 hours. Election officials have yet to declare an official winner in spite of Calderon's exuberance.

Washingtontimes.comhttp://washingtontimes.com [Washingtontimes.com] World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: The ruling party's Felipe Calderon won the official count in Mexico's .Continental trade group admits Caracas (Kelly Hearn) .

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