It was an interesting day at work today. We were anxious to hear whether or not the Ecuadorian President and Bush ally Lucio Gutierrez (a.k.a Sucio--means Dirty in spanish) would resign from his position after a week of popular demonstrations in Quito, capital of Ecuador.
He finally did around 3:30 pm (our time). I was listening to Radio La Luna, live from Quito. Everybody was cheering and one could sense the pride in their voice as well as victory.
It is a very peculiar time in Latin America. There is resistance and struggle. There is organization and progress.
Then there is Berlusconi deal. Another popular rejection resulting in right-wing Euro-pro-Bush Prime Minister to leave his position.
Whatever the consequences would be, these events tell us there is hope for a better future...
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