That this House congratulates the President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, on his emphatic victory in the presidential elections on 6 December 2009; notes that he received more than 60 per cent. of the vote compared with the 54 per cent. he won in the 2005 elections; further notes that the Movimiento al Socialismo has greatly increased its presence in the new legislative assembly to nearly two-thirds of the seats; recognises that these elections mark a significant and welcome defeat for the extreme right based in the eastern lowlands area; and views the extremely high voter participation as indicating the growing mass support for the anti neo-liberal policies pursued by President Morales.

That this House congratulates the President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, on his emphatic victory in the presidential elections on 6 December 2009; notes that he received more than 60 per cent. of the vote compared with the 54 per cent. he won in the 2005 elections; further notes that the...

That this House warmly congratulates Fernando Lugo and the Patriotic Alliance for Change on their election victory in Paraguay ending 60 years of the conservative Colorado Party rule; recognises the victory as part of the continued shift to the left across Latin America as often impoverished citizens seek political alternatives to neo-liberal economic policies imposed upon them by domestic oligarchic elites and North American business interests; and calls upon the Government fully to respect and engage meaningfully with the democratic choice and popular governance of administrations led by Fernando Lugo (Paraguay), Evo Morales (Bolivia), Rafael Correa (Ecuador), Hugo Chavez (Venezuela), Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (Argentina) and Tabar?? V??zquez (Uruguay) who seek to prove that another world is possible.

That this House warmly congratulates Fernando Lugo and the Patriotic Alliance for Change on their election victory in Paraguay ending 60 years of the conservative Colorado Party rule; recognises the victory as part of the continued shift to the left across Latin America as often impoverished citizens seek political alternatives...

That this House notes the results of the referendum in Venezuela on 2nd December, in which proposed constitutional changes narrowly failed to be endorsed by 51 per cent. to 49 per cent.; further notes that President Hugo Ch??vez quickly accepted the result and congratulated the opponents of the proposed constitutional changes on their success; believes that this election is one example of the vibrancy of the democratic process in Venezuela and of President Ch??vez's commitment to democracy; further notes that this was the 12th national vote in Venezuela since 1998 when Hugo Ch??vez was first elected; believes this commitment to democracy is in contrast to the way that opponents of the Ch??vez government have sought to overthrow it through non-democratic means including a military coup in 2002; is concerned by the false claims that were made by opponents of Venezuela's elected government in the run-up to the referendum that the vote may not be free and fair and believes that these have been shown to be unfounded; further notes that Hugo Ch??vez's current term as President runs to 2012 and offers its ongoing support to his government's policies of advancing social inclusion and equality; and is confident that Hugo Ch??vez will continue to lead the fight against neo-liberalism in Latin America, supported by all those who wish to end the exploitation of the people and environment of that continent.

That this House notes the results of the referendum in Venezuela on 2nd December, in which proposed constitutional changes narrowly failed to be endorsed by 51 per cent. to 49 per cent.; further notes that President Hugo Ch??vez quickly accepted the result and congratulated the opponents of the proposed constitutional...

That this House warmly congratulates Presdient Hugo Chavez on his election for a third term as President of Venezuela; notes that this victory occurred in the context of an unbalanced and hostile campaign by sections of the Western media; expressses hope that publications such as the Financial Times and Foreign Affairs may now consider a more balanced approach to reporting in Venezuela, including an end to the usage of outdated economic data to disparage the Chavez administration; notes the feeling of optimism evident amongst the poorest of Venezuela, who have experienced significant improvements in quality of life as a result of the pro-poor policies introduced by Chavez; and calls upon the UK Government now to engage fully with Venezuela and to assess what lessons could be learned from that country on popular participation in the democratic process by grass roots political activists and the electorate in general.

That this House warmly congratulates Presdient Hugo Chavez on his election for a third term as President of Venezuela; notes that this victory occurred in the context of an unbalanced and hostile campaign by sections of the Western media; expressses hope that publications such as the Financial Times and Foreign...

That this House congratulates Rafael Correa on his emphatic election victory in Ecuador; notes his commitment to prioritise pro-poor policies and reconsider any free-trade agreement with the United States which seldom deliver social improvements to the poorest and indigenous populations of Latin America; commends the continuing democratic direction towards self-determination and social equality across the continent; and calls on the Government to prioritise the rebuilding of independent UK relations with Latin American nations.

That this House congratulates Rafael Correa on his emphatic election victory in Ecuador; notes his commitment to prioritise pro-poor policies and reconsider any free-trade agreement with the United States which seldom deliver social improvements to the poorest and indigenous populations of Latin America; commends the continuing democratic direction towards self-determination...

That this House, whilst acknowledging the wide popular mandate won by Labour on 1st May, recognises the need to maximise the participation of voters in the democratic process; and calls upon the Home Secretary to consider proposals, includiing those emanating from professional organisations representing electoral registration officers, whereby people excluded from the electoral role, as a result of a genuine administratve mistake, might be allowed to exercise their democratic right.

That this House, whilst acknowledging the wide popular mandate won by Labour on 1st May, recognises the need to maximise the participation of voters in the democratic process; and calls upon the Home Secretary to consider proposals, includiing those emanating from professional organisations representing electoral registration officers, whereby people excluded...