[mobglob-discuss] MEXICO: WORLD PROTEST AGAINST THE IMPEACHMENT OF ANDRÉS MANUEL LÓPEZ OBRADOR

[Claudio Ekdahl]

WORLD PROTEST AGAINST THE IMPEACHMENT OF ANDRÉS MANUEL LÓPEZ OBRADOR 

To the people and governments of the world 
To the people of México 
To the congress: deputies and senators 
To the president of México Vicente Fox Quesada 

We, students, academics and Mexicans living abroad state publicly our
rejection to the impeachment of the mayor of Mexico City, Andres Manuel
López Obrador, which was enacted on April 7th, 2005.
 
We are convinced that this was an action coordinated between the federal
government and its allied political parties (PRI and PAN). This action
has the political goal of removing prematurely from the electoral race
the possible presidential candidate with the highest popular vote -- and
highest ranking in the polls. 

More than attempting to restore justice and legality (if that was their
intention, they would have started this process with themselves), the
action of prosecuting and eliminating AMLO's political rights is an
attempt to remain in power. This would illegitimize the presidential
elections of 2006, and would block the democratic process in México. 

We want to state that we are not supporting a party or a candidate; what
we demand is respect for the ability of Mexicans to elect our future
president democratically. 

We seek and fight for a just Mexico for everyone, where there is no more
injustice, corruption and impunity. 

That is the reason why we protest in many cities of the world - as it is
done in Mexico - because we want to make public to the international
community the injustice and the blow to democracy that is being carried
out in our country. 

We raise our voice to tell Vicente Fox's government and his crony
political parties that: 
We will not lose the right to choose! 

Sincerely, 

The Undersigned 

ENGLISH AND SPANISH LETTER TO BE SIGNED AT:
http://www.petitiononline.com/obrador/petition.html