Monday, April 21, 2008

• Voters in Paraguay Make History and Elect Left-Wing President
• Security and Prosperity Partnership Summit Kicks of to Protest
• Pennsylvania Primary Could Decide Democratic Candidate
• France's Plan for Mass Deportations Meets Opposition
• New York's Bleak Rental Landscape
• Demonstrators Seek Justice for Mumia

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Voters in Paraguay Make History and Elect Left-Wing President

Yet another country has made a left-turn in Latin America: in an unprecedented election yesterday, Paraguay's opposition candidate, progressive former-bishop Fernando Lugo, defeated government-backed Blanca Ovelar by more than ten points. The win ends a six-decade-long reign over the country by Paraguay's right-wing Colorado party. FSRN's Mike Fox has more from Asuncion, Paraguay.

Security and Prosperity Partnership Summit Kicks of to Protest

President Bush is in New Orleans this week for the fourth annual Security and Prosperity Partnership - or SPP meeting. The controversial summit with the heads of Mexico and Canada is being met by protests from activists and members of Congress. FSRN Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

Pennsylvania Primary Could Decide Democratic Candidate

The Pennsylvania primary is tomorrow – and the Democratic candidates are doing last minute campaigning across the state. It's the first contest in 6 weeks. The state awards 158 delegates, the most delegates in a single contest that remains. The state contains a wide spectrum of landscapes, demographics, and ideologies, a challenge for both candidates. FSRN's Leigh Ann Caldwell reports from Pennsylvania.

France's Plan for Mass Deportations Meets Opposition

The French government of Nicolas Sarkozy has a target to deport at least 25,000 undocumented migrants from France by the end of 2008. This plan has now translated into large-scale police actions in cities across France. Aaron Lakoff reports that Sarkozy's proposal has met wide-spread resistance.

New York's Bleak Rental Landscape

Roughly 90,000 units of rent-regulated housing in New York City have been purchased in recent years with Wall Street money. Housing advocates assert that in addition to threatening housing for working people, these investments risk creating another financial meltdown. FSRN's Zoe Sullivan has the story.

Demonstrators Seek Justice for Mumia

Chants of "Free Mumia" resonated across the globe this past Saturday as thousands demonstrated to demand justice for award winning journalist and Pennsylvania inmate Mumia Abu Jamal. From Paris to Mexico City to Mumia's home city of Philadelphia, people gathered to protest the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals decision to deny Mumia Abu Jamal a New Trial. FSRN's Andalusia Knoll reports.