- Mexican President Felipe Calderon- who met with Obama last week- wished the incoming president the best of luck in tackling problems related to immigration, security, and the waning economy.
- As the AP noted, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez advised that Obama "looks to Latin America with a new view, with a new focus of respect toward the democracies and the changes" in the region.
- Nicaraguan Foreign Relations Minister Samuel Santos expressed hope that Obama will have a “more just and equitable attitude” towards nations of the world including Cuba.
- Costa Rican president Oscar Arias invited Obama to visit the Central American country which he called “an oasis of peace, tolerance, freedom, and democracy.”
- Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was hopeful that the new regime would look at Latin America and the Caribbean with “a democratic and developing vision.”
- The most colorful quote came from Paraguayan vice president Federico Franco; in reference to the global economic crisis, Franco wished Obama luck despite having to “dance with the ugliest girl” at the ball.
Online Sources- Folha Online, El Pais (Costa Rica), El Espectador, ABC Digital, milenio.com, AP, Reuters
1 comment:
Maybe you should clarify that "bailar con la más fea" doesn't refer to Michelle Obama. ;)
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