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Chavez does what Jesus would do... offers the olive branch of peace to Obama

Thursday, November 06 2008 @ 01:37 AM CST

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Obama's victory sets off optimism in Latin America

U.S. Democrat Barack Obama's victory in Tuesday's presidential election has generated optimism in Latin America, which is looking to improve ties with the country and the end of a U.S. embargo against Cuba.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Obama's triumph was "extraordinary" and expressed hope that the victory will help "end the embargo against Cuba," which began almost 50 years ago.

Lula told reporters that "those, who doubt an African-American could be the president of the United States, now know it is possible."

Bolivia's first indigenous president Evo Morales said Obama, who came from the most discriminated circle in the United States, "for sure will continue making history."

"My great wish is that Mr Obama could end the economic embargo against Cuba and withdraw the troops from some countries," he added.

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez sent a congratulation letter to Obama on his victory, which Fernandez called "a great milestone" in U.S. history.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez also congratulated Obama and said the time has arrived to launch new ties between both countries.

"We are convinced that the time has come to forge new ties between our two countries, mainly based on the principles of respect and sovereignty, equality and truthful cooperation," Chavez said in a statement.

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said it was a historical moment. "I know his (Obama's) concerns are social justice and equality of opportunities, which he has resumed under the slogans of change and hope. These are the same principles that inspire us in Chile."

Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez said he wants to boost commercial, scientific and cultural ties with Obama's government.

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo said Obama's election generates hope for Latin America, which is looking at the possibility of more constructive dialogue with the United States on issues like development, human rights and migration.

Panamanian President Martin Torrijos said, "Obama's victory awakens great expectations in Panama and Latin America, where relations between the United States and our region are expected tobe boosted and lead to new forms of cooperation."

Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom said, "Latin America is raising the voice of unity. If the new U.S. government takes advantage of that good political wave, Americans could be immensely favored."

Costa Rican President Oscar Arias said he was happy about Obama's victory, which Arias described as wonderful and reflected the U.S. voters' maturity.

However, Arias said, "The U.S. government has to think about increasing their cooperation because investments have gone mainly to Asia and not Latin America."

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe congratulated Obama and voiced his belief that U.S. cooperation with Colombia in the fight against drugs and terrorism will continue.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon sent a congratulation letter to Obama and invited him to visit Mexico.

Peruvian Foreign Minister Jose Garcia Belaunde said the conditions to build a more fluid and deep relationship with the United States have been created with the election of Obama.

President of Ecuador's Constituent Assembly Fernando Cordero said Obama, at least judging from his first public speech after winning the presidency, is a more open person, who is willing to understand what is happening to all the human beings nowadays.

Cordero accused outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush of showing "little political will to understand the diversity of the world."

In Cuba, official media hailed Obama's triumph, but doubted he truly represents a change.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said Obama's victory was a "real miracle," which opens the possibility of a beneficial change in the ties between Latin America and the United States.

Meanwhile, general secretary of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jose Miguel Insulza, said, "There is no doubt that the United States will change after yesterday's election."

Insulza said, "There is going to be a crucial change, a sharp difference from the North American policy that has been observed in recent years, but it is happening during a very difficult moment of economic crisis."

xinhuanet.com

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