With about half of the votes counted it looks like Varela is going to win. Most people I know (including myself) gave Varela no chance. But oddly most everyone I know cast an ambivalent vote for him.
I suppose that this is the best possible outcome. I'm happy to see the end of five years of Italian-style thuggery and I'm happy that the PRD will again be left outside looking in. If Varela can carry on the public works projects in a responsible manner the country will continue its growth and its increased prosperity.
I can't see Varela doing anything to interfere with mining in the country.
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