Stories for November 1st 2004

Monday, November 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Setback for President Lula da Silva in municipal elections.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Workers Party (PT) suffered a serious setback on Sunday during the municipal elections runoff with the loss of two main strongholds in the cities of Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre.

Monday, November 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Landslide victory and celebration in Uruguayan presidential election.

A remarkable landmark in Uruguay's political history was achieved this Sunday when the left wing Broad Front-Progressive Encounter won by a landslide presidential and legislative elections thus breaking the uninterrupted dominance of the two traditional or historic parties that have ruled the country for the last 170 years.

Monday, November 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Lagos launches Chile's 2005 presidential race.

Chile's ruling coalition Concertación, won this Sunday's municipal elections and although it failed in its attempt to hoist the main trophy, Santiago which remains under opposition control, President Ricardo Lagos described the victory as an anticipation of the 2005 presidential elections.

Monday, November 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

US congratulates incoming Uruguayan president.

United States this Monday congratulated Uruguayan elected president Socialist Tabare Vazquez and the Uruguayan people on their peaceful exercise of the democratic process.