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Algeria’s Election Highlights Democratic Challenges

After the last two votes were boycotted by parties and candidates, the current president seeks a new term after a public plea for international observers.
Mario Canseco This past weekend, Algerian head of state Abdelaziz Bouteflika officially announced the date for the country's next presidential election.
February 10, 2004

No End in Sight for Haiti’s Political Crisis

The two rival camps are far from an agreement, as the country attempts to survive violent clashes without an effective legislative branch.
Mario Canseco Haiti was expected to celebrate its independence bicentennial this year with fanfare and stability.
February 06, 2004

Regionalist Tensions Fuel Spanish Election Campaign

Unemployment and terrorism top the list of concerns for citizens, but political developments in Catalonia and the Basque Country are becoming imperative as well.
Mario Canseco When Spain's ninth general election since the restoration of democracy was officially announced on Jan.
February 03, 2004

South American Sea Access Dispute Lingers On

A rift over ports and the export of natural gas has taken Bolivia and Chile to startling levels of acrimony.
Mario Canseco Ever since the end of the 1879 war against Chile, Bolivia has tried several times to recover its lost ports.
January 30, 2004

Israel’s Sharon Faces Tough Battle

Two corruption investigations, an arrest and a sluggish economy have greatly affected the prime minister's standing.
Mario Canseco After being named "Man of 2003" in a Shvakim Panorama/Israel Radio survey, Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon begins his fourth year in office with a low approval rating and a corruption investigation that threatens his administration's future.
January 27, 2004

Every Community Matters in 2004 U.S. Presidential Race

After the closest election in American history, parties look to court Arabs, Jews and Hispanics to guarantee a victory.
Mario Canseco American adults will head to the polls on Nov.
January 22, 2004

Greek Electorate Divided Over Candidates and Parties

With the conservatives leading in voting intention polls, and a vastly popular socialist heir apparent, a close race is guaranteed.
Mario Canseco The Mar.
January 19, 2004

Iran’s Protest May Usher in Era of Openness

By challenging the long-standing Council of Guardians, Iran's elected lawmakers raise awareness on the country's besieged democratic institutions.
Mario Canseco With less than six weeks to go before Iran's electorate heads to the polls to renew the Islamic Consultative Assembly, many prospective candidates have found out that their names will not be featured in the final ballots.
January 13, 2004

Electoral Changes in Ukraine May Help Kuchma

Lawmakers plan to do away with the nationwide presidential vote, as the Supreme Court allows the ruler to run again if he pleases.
Mario Canseco In what was probably the most under-reported story to surface in the last days of 2003, Ukrainian lawmakers and judges paved the way for president Leonid Kuchma to run for office again.
January 07, 2004

Hussein’s Capture Raises Political and Legal Questions

The Democratic presidential hopefuls are forced to review their stance on Iraq, as Americans reflect on how the deposed leader should be brought to justice.
Mario Canseco As the image of a bearded Saddam Hussein made its way around the world last weekend, viewers began to ponder what effect the so-called "ace of spades" would have on the 2004 presidential race.
December 19, 2003

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