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October 31, 2004

GANAMOS, GANAMOS! (WE WON!)

After more than 170 years of conservative governments, the Frente Amplio (Broad Front), a left-wing coalition, just won the Uruguayan presidency by a landslide (51%). For decades, their supporters suffered but never gave up. During the 70s and early 80's, the dictatorship put them in prison, tortured them or forced them into exile. But they did not give up. Now, they will rule the country for five years. Sure, I do not want to fool myself: it's not going to be an easy ride, but even if you are suspicious of politics, you must believe in a simple truth that goes beyond cynicism: change is possible. Maybe not revolutionary changes, but changes. Change is good, change is healthy. The world, of course, looks into the American election, since its outcome is crucial for international politics. I am not too optimistic about the US election outcome, but a few million people in an unknown little country in South America filled me with hope by reminding me that change is possible.
rOk, I know you come here for your videogame fix and not for Uruguayan politics. So, here's the official Uruguayan game, Cambiemos. It means "Let's change" in Spanish. And that's exactly what we need to do!

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