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Global Greens statement on Colombian presidential candidate Antanas Mockus, possible first Green Party head of state
Sat, 05/29/2010 - 08:31 — Lou
WASHINGTON, DC -- Global Greens Coordination has issued a statement on the possible victory of Green Party Antanas Mockus in the upcoming Colombian presidential election on Sunday, May 30. Polls have shown Mr. Mockus leading in his race against Juan Manuel Santos of the ruling 'U' Party.
If elected, Mr. Mockus will become the first Green head of state. The Global Greens statement is appended below and can also be read online at the Global Greens web site in English (http://www.globalgreens.org/statements/colombia_pre_election) and Spanish (http://www.globalgreens.org/statements/colombia_ante_elecion).
The first round of the elections will take place on May 30, with a runoff election on the June 20 if no candidate achieves a majority.
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