Guatemalan President vows to purge corruption in government
Ramiro de Leon Carpio, Guatemala's new president, pledges to purge corruption across Congress, courts, and the army amid a military influence long dominant since 1954. He aims to restore stability after a tumultuous period ending Serrano's rule and amid a 33 year civil conflict.
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Socialists win fourth term in Spain amid corruption concerns
In Madrid voters gave Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez a fourth term with 159 of 350 seats, signaling a minority government as corruption allegations and weak economy challenge the Socialists. The conservative Popular Party surged to 141 seats, signaling waning fear of the right since Franco's era.
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U S raised victor in Bolivia promises honesty change
Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada, an English-speaking mining executive raised in the United States, proclaims victory in Bolivia's presidential race. He vows social justice, honesty, and change, with Congress to formally elect a president in August. Running mate Victor Hugo Cardenas emphasizes Indian language education and political power for Indian farmers.
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Italians punish major parties in mayoral races
In a national test after scandals Italians voted against the Christian Democrats Socialists and former Communists. The anti-Mafia La Rete and Milan based Northern League led the results with early Interior Ministry figures showing gains in Milan and 121 other cities. Umberto Bossi hailed the northwide triumph as voters backed anti corruption platforms. The vote marked a nationwide first as Italians elected mayors directly in a wave tied to reform appeals.
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