What posturing?
03.08.2005
A picture of Mesa (from today's La Razón), standing on the balcony of the presidential palace (looking rather pleased w/ himself), having photogs take snapshots of the adoring crowds gathered at Plaza Murillo. Today's banner headline announces Mesa's cabinet's meeting w/ legislative leaders to hammer out a way for him to remain in power. So. I get the feeling Mesa's won't actually step down — though parliament still hasn't voted on his resignation letter.
It's looking more & more like a gambit. It's success is still to be determined. But I was so worried about this being either an Allende or a Fujimori moment, that I forgot another option: This may be Mesa's Peron moment.
More at Barrio Flores & MuereEvoMuere.
Posted by Miguel at 02:34 AM