Facing Fierce Protest, Mexico's Calderon Takes Power in Unprecedented Midnight Ceremony; Opposition Lawmakers Vow to Block Inauguration

n Mexico, opposition lawmakers are vowing to physically block Felipe Calderon from being inaugurated today as Mexico's next president.

Calderon has been widely accused by supporters of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of stealing July's election. Lopez Obrador has refused to recognize the election results and claims that he is the legitimate president of Mexico. He is planning to lead a major protest in Mexico City today. Full Story »

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by Rod Amis - Dec. 2, 2006

As usual, Goodman does a good job of bringing in sources on the ground to report on an important international development. Much-needed reporting on the US's neighbor to the south.

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