The type of incident that led to Fernado Lugo's impeachment is commonplace in Latin America. Using it as an excuse for impeachment, just nine months before a duly scheduled election - one that the Colorado Party is likely to win - creates the appearance of an antidemocratic conspiracy, particularly when led by the Right.
This is what has cowed South America's Center-Right and Center-Left governments, from Brazil to Chile, into letting Chávez and his cohorts set the tone of the region's reaction.
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