Mexico's leftist PRD party still lacks a president
July 22, 2008 | 10:10
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Mexico's main leftist party on Monday faced the possibility of months' more disarray after it threw out a disputed leadership vote held four months ago, writes the L.A. Times' Ken Ellingwood.
The move leaves the Democratic Revolution Party, or PRD, beset by division at a key moment. The party plans to lead the fight against President Felipe Calderon's proposed overhaul of the state-run oil industry and must also gear up for congressional elections next year.
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-- Deborah Bonello in Mexico City
