Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BUENOSAIRES188
2006-01-25 19:24:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Buenos Aires
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION PALESTINE ELECTIONS BILATERAL
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UNCLAS BUENOS AIRES 000188
SIPDIS
STATE FOR INR/R/MR, I/GWHA, WHA, WHA/PDA, WHA/BSC,
WHA/EPSC
CDR USSOCOM FOR J-2 IAD/LAMA
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION PALESTINE ELECTIONS BILATERAL
RELATIONS US-URUGUAYAN FTD FREE TRADE DEALS LATIN
AMERICAN LEADERS 01/25/06
UNCLAS BUENOS AIRES 000188
SIPDIS
STATE FOR INR/R/MR, I/GWHA, WHA, WHA/PDA, WHA/BSC,
WHA/EPSC
CDR USSOCOM FOR J-2 IAD/LAMA
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION PALESTINE ELECTIONS BILATERAL
RELATIONS US-URUGUAYAN FTD FREE TRADE DEALS LATIN
AMERICAN LEADERS 01/25/06
1. SUMMARY STATEMENT
Today's leading international stories include White
House expectations regarding Palestinian elections;
speculation about the next US ambassador to Buenos
Aires; the continued back and forth on alleged US-
Uruguayan free trade discussions; the benefits of free
trade agreements with the US; and the 'tilt' to the
left among current Latin American leaders.
2. OPINION PIECES AND KEY STORIES
- "A big dilemma for the White House"
Hugo Alconada Mon, Washington-based correspondent for
daily-of-record "La Nacion," comments (01/25) "The
Bush administration is getting ready to reduce its
diplomatic ties and financial aid for the Palestine
National Authority to their minimum in view of Hamas
possibly taking power in today's elections.
"The US Department of State terms Hamas a terrorist
organization and believes its eventual election
triumph... will isolate even further Palestinian
territories from the international community."
- "Neither Argentina nor the US knows who their future
ambassadors will be"
Ana Baron, Washington-based correspondent for leading
"Clarin," comments (01/25) "Rumors and lack of
official decision about who will be the future of
Argentine Ambassador to Washington Jose Octavio Bordon
and who will replace US Ambassador to Buenos Aires
Lino Gutierrez have created large uncertainty on how
the relationship between the two countries will be
handled.
"Regardless of rumors and media speculation, the issue
is significant because while the tension created by
the SOA started to diminish as a result of the trip of
A/S Tom Shannon to Buenos Aires, mistrust of the two
sides is still latent and disagreement has not
disappeared.
"... The candidate of the US Department State is Earl
Anthony Wayne, current US Assistant Secretary for
Economic and Business Affairs. But the White House
still has some doubts... There are other political
candidates. Texan lobbyists have one - current US
executive director at the IDB Hector Morales.
"All consulted sources in Buenos Aires and Washington
pointed out that President Kirchner himself will
decide who will succeed Bordon."
- "Uruguay dismisses a free trade deal with the US"
Leading "Clarin" reports (01/25) "The Uruguayan
government firmly dismissed the signature of a free
trade deal with the US...
"According to El Observador newspaper, Uruguayan
President Tabare Vazquez made public through his
Education and Culture Minister Jorge Brovetto that the
signature of a free trade deal (with the US) is not in
the government's agenda...
"The Uruguayan government intends to increase its
trade with China, India and the US, but it will
respect the Frente Amplio program, which opposes a
bilateral trade deal with the US."
- "US partners increase their exports through FTA"
Patricia Valli, columnist of business-financial,
center-right "InfoBae," writes (01/25) "Based on the
creation of 'fast track' authority, the US negotiated
several free trade agreements, the most important of
which are those signed with Australia, Singapore and
Chile. After the implementation of those preferential
deals, the average increase in trade between signatory
countries and the US was 40%.
"... Australia's exports to the US increased over 60%
vis--vis those of 2004..., while Chile's trade with
the US increased by 31% during 2004."
3. EDITORIALS
- "A new political theory"
Conservative "La Prensa" carries an editorial (01/25)
"The left wing has taken over in several Latin
American countries... According to Enrique Iglesias,
Ibero-American Secretary General, 'We hear President
Morales saying that he wants to solve social problems
within the framework of democracy and the market. This
is an important fact that was not mentioned in the
'80s.'
"... Luckily, no current serious leader questions the
need for macroeconomic stability, relative trade
opening, foreign investment, and a positive
relationship with the US. But, as the proverb goes,
God and the devil are in the details."
To see more Buenos Aires reporting, visit our
classified website at:
http://www.state.sqov.gov/p/wha/buenosaires
The Media Reaction Report reflects articles and
opinions by the cited news media and do not
necessarily reflect U.S. Embassy policy or views. The
Public Affairs Section does not independently verify
information. The report is intended for internal U.S.
Government use only.
GUTIERREZ
SIPDIS
STATE FOR INR/R/MR, I/GWHA, WHA, WHA/PDA, WHA/BSC,
WHA/EPSC
CDR USSOCOM FOR J-2 IAD/LAMA
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION PALESTINE ELECTIONS BILATERAL
RELATIONS US-URUGUAYAN FTD FREE TRADE DEALS LATIN
AMERICAN LEADERS 01/25/06
1. SUMMARY STATEMENT
Today's leading international stories include White
House expectations regarding Palestinian elections;
speculation about the next US ambassador to Buenos
Aires; the continued back and forth on alleged US-
Uruguayan free trade discussions; the benefits of free
trade agreements with the US; and the 'tilt' to the
left among current Latin American leaders.
2. OPINION PIECES AND KEY STORIES
- "A big dilemma for the White House"
Hugo Alconada Mon, Washington-based correspondent for
daily-of-record "La Nacion," comments (01/25) "The
Bush administration is getting ready to reduce its
diplomatic ties and financial aid for the Palestine
National Authority to their minimum in view of Hamas
possibly taking power in today's elections.
"The US Department of State terms Hamas a terrorist
organization and believes its eventual election
triumph... will isolate even further Palestinian
territories from the international community."
- "Neither Argentina nor the US knows who their future
ambassadors will be"
Ana Baron, Washington-based correspondent for leading
"Clarin," comments (01/25) "Rumors and lack of
official decision about who will be the future of
Argentine Ambassador to Washington Jose Octavio Bordon
and who will replace US Ambassador to Buenos Aires
Lino Gutierrez have created large uncertainty on how
the relationship between the two countries will be
handled.
"Regardless of rumors and media speculation, the issue
is significant because while the tension created by
the SOA started to diminish as a result of the trip of
A/S Tom Shannon to Buenos Aires, mistrust of the two
sides is still latent and disagreement has not
disappeared.
"... The candidate of the US Department State is Earl
Anthony Wayne, current US Assistant Secretary for
Economic and Business Affairs. But the White House
still has some doubts... There are other political
candidates. Texan lobbyists have one - current US
executive director at the IDB Hector Morales.
"All consulted sources in Buenos Aires and Washington
pointed out that President Kirchner himself will
decide who will succeed Bordon."
- "Uruguay dismisses a free trade deal with the US"
Leading "Clarin" reports (01/25) "The Uruguayan
government firmly dismissed the signature of a free
trade deal with the US...
"According to El Observador newspaper, Uruguayan
President Tabare Vazquez made public through his
Education and Culture Minister Jorge Brovetto that the
signature of a free trade deal (with the US) is not in
the government's agenda...
"The Uruguayan government intends to increase its
trade with China, India and the US, but it will
respect the Frente Amplio program, which opposes a
bilateral trade deal with the US."
- "US partners increase their exports through FTA"
Patricia Valli, columnist of business-financial,
center-right "InfoBae," writes (01/25) "Based on the
creation of 'fast track' authority, the US negotiated
several free trade agreements, the most important of
which are those signed with Australia, Singapore and
Chile. After the implementation of those preferential
deals, the average increase in trade between signatory
countries and the US was 40%.
"... Australia's exports to the US increased over 60%
vis--vis those of 2004..., while Chile's trade with
the US increased by 31% during 2004."
3. EDITORIALS
- "A new political theory"
Conservative "La Prensa" carries an editorial (01/25)
"The left wing has taken over in several Latin
American countries... According to Enrique Iglesias,
Ibero-American Secretary General, 'We hear President
Morales saying that he wants to solve social problems
within the framework of democracy and the market. This
is an important fact that was not mentioned in the
'80s.'
"... Luckily, no current serious leader questions the
need for macroeconomic stability, relative trade
opening, foreign investment, and a positive
relationship with the US. But, as the proverb goes,
God and the devil are in the details."
To see more Buenos Aires reporting, visit our
classified website at:
http://www.state.sqov.gov/p/wha/buenosaires
The Media Reaction Report reflects articles and
opinions by the cited news media and do not
necessarily reflect U.S. Embassy policy or views. The
Public Affairs Section does not independently verify
information. The report is intended for internal U.S.
Government use only.
GUTIERREZ