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A LOT IN COMMON!!!

Analyzing President Bush's political agenda, and Colombia's president agenda, I have come to the conclusion that they have a lot in common. Both presidents are actually leading difficult wars on terror.
On one side, President Bush have spent his "political budget" trying to defeat Iraq's regime, and trying to build a democratic governments there. In addition, President Bush has committed himself to provide a safer America and , thus, a safer world.
On the other side, Colombia's president, Alvaro Uribe Velez, fights Colombia's guerilla movements and insurgent groups. Uribe's democratic security policies focus on the restructure of the state's main institutions, and the strengthening of the Colombian armed forces to provide for a safer country.
Perhaps, another aspect similar between both presidents is that they are both seeking reelection. President Bush just accepted the republican nomination for a second term in office. In the case of Uribe, the situation is a little bit different. The Colombian president persuades the congress to reform the constitution, which does not allow a president to run for a second consecutive term. President Uribe's high level of popularity is due to the hard work and great results that his administration has accomplished.
I considered important to mention that President Uribe visited Miami (sept 27) and held a meeting with the Colombian community. Most importantly, the president invited COLSA's (Colombian Student Association at UF) members to attend the meeting. Even the fact that both presidents were in Miami that same week could be considered as something else in common.

posted by GERMAN V @ 8:51 AM