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USA:
Bush 2 … |
| George W Bush will interpret his election victory as a
strong vote of confidence, if not a mandate. Any suggestion that Mr
Bush will tack to the centre, or otherwise trim his sails, is
mistaken. |
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Uruguay:
Historic win |
| Leftist Tabare
Vazquez has made history by winning the presidency in the first
round, securing a firm mandate and halting the 170-year rule of
Uruguay’s two traditional parties. |
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Venezuela:
A stronger Chavez |
| Supporters of
Hugo Chavez swept to victory in most of the state and local
elections of October 31st. This further consolidates his power after
the failure of the August recall referendum. |
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Chile:
2005 preview |
| The results of
the recent municipal elections herald a tight race for the
presidency in 2005, and bolster the position of the opposition
candidate, Joaquin Lavin. |
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World:
Bush, tariffs and trade |
| For many US
trading partners, George Bush's victory seems most unwelcome. During
his first term, Mr Bush slapped trade restrictions on many products,
as IndustryWire
explains. But he may be preferable to John Kerry. |
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Middle
East: Devil they know |
| Political
leaders in most Middle Eastern states will broadly welcome the
prospect of a second term for George Bush because of their
preference for continuity over change. The main exceptions? Iran,
Syria and Sudan. |
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Asia:
China, North Korea beckon |
| George Bush’s
triumph in the US presidential election will have implications for
most of Asia. But its impact on China and North Korea will be
particularly closely watched. |
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EU:
Yes, he won |
| It is fair to
say that Europe's citizens, on the whole, are not enamoured with
George Bush. Their governments mostly share that view. But does his
re-election really matter to transatlantic relations? |
