Julio 26, 2005
Look East
Everyone knows how important the Santa Cruz vote will be in the December elections. After all, it is the fastest growing region in Bolivia and its economic importance cannot be disputed. In years’ past, the Occident has consistently voted for the traditional political parties, although that may change with the current high disapproval ratings for the old parties.
It is expected that all of the major candidates will clamor for a Cruceño Vice President. Even Evo Morales (MAS) wants to appeal to the Santa Cruz, where his party made a respectable showing in last year’s Municipal elections. The Frente Amplio candidate Rene Joaquino has already extended an invitation to Mariano Aguilera, a Cruceño sugar industrialist, who said he will consider the invitation. Samuel Doria Medina (UN) has called a press conference in Santa Cruz on Friday for an expected VP announcement. It was also speculated that Tuto Quiroga (AXXI) is making overtures to the former Santa Cruz mayor, Roberto Fernandez (brother of silly Johnny Fernandez (UCS)).
However, Santa Cruz may not limit itself to being represented by just a VP candidate. It is expected that Hormando Vaca Diez will be the candidate of MIR, after being so close to succeeding Carlos Mesa last month. The MNR candidate was thought to be the Cruceño Juan Carlos Duran, who recently said he would not be the candidate because of “gonismo”. The Civic Committee and business groups of that city have yet to announce what, how or who they will support or present for the December elections.
Posted by eduardo at Julio 26, 2005 10:04 PM
Comments
Any relationship between the Fernandez brothers and current alcade, Percy Fernandez?
Posted by: mike d at Julio 27, 2005 12:13 PM
No relation with Percy. Some might wonder whether Roberto and Johnny are related. One (Roberto) is a serious VP candidate and respected politician and the other (Johnny) isn't taken very seriously anymore.
Posted by: eduardo at Julio 27, 2005 04:11 PM
Roberto Fernandez a serious VP candidate and "respected politician" hahahah, give me a break
Posted by: Al at Agosto 20, 2005 04:23 AM