Thousands of people demonstrated throughout Egypt calling for the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, intensifying pressure on a leader who has been a mainstay of politics in the Middle East for three decades. Tahrir Square (Liberation) in Cairo was crowded with people, from lawyers and doctors to students and unemployed people, and the crowd took to the streets nearby, called to be part of the event "the million" summoned.
Crowds also demonstrations in other cities as Alexandria, Suez and Nile Delta in the largest protests to date on the eighth day of stir against Mubarak from people tired of years of repression, corruption and economic problems. With the armed forces refusing to take action against the people and the support they had given him some time to weaken the United States, on the strong man of 82 years in the countdown began with the announcement of the decision not to run for reelection in the September election.
A special envoy of President of the American Union, Barack Obama urged the Egyptian president not to seek reelection, a message that confirmed the U.S. leader, at an exit after three decades of government that could reshape the geopolitical map of the Middle East implications from Israel to the oil giant, Saudi Arabia.
The opposition, comprising the banned Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood, Christians, intellectuals and others, began to coalesce around the figure of Mohamed ElBaradei was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as head of the UN nuclear agency , with whom the United States initiated an approach that shows the possibility of the transition under his leadership.
"This is my beloved country ... In which I lived, I have fought for and defended its territory, sovereignty and interests. In the soil will die. History will judge me for me and all of us, "said the Egyptian leader, a former commander of the Air Force. But partially granting the end of his term, was immediately rejected by the protesters gathered in the main square in Cairo.
An assessment of urgency to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo confirmed that assailants who entered the room, which displays objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun broke several of them, although a single case. Among the derailed only a gilded wooden statue of the pharaoh standing on the back of a black leopard.
The vandals did not agree to the adjoining room where they keep the treasures of Tutankhamen: gold mask, caskets and jewelry. MADRID .- The Arab world is moving is clear, though not so much that it is doing so spontaneous and simple infection. The future is uncertain enough as to not have too much speculation validity, especially if you know the hidden threads that move.
Apparently, dictatorial regimes in the spirit of permanence began to have its days numbered. But this does not imply they are replaced by democratic, secular, respectful of differences and willing to give up power when the people decide. Governments also defend the free market, open society and smooth relations with the West.
That is, the transformation of these countries Islamic-style democracy and capitalist Westernized not seem to be the easy and natural. Predictions made two options are desirable, always talking about peaceful transitions. On the one hand, display a strong and charismatic figure in the style of leadership of Kemal Ataturk in the construction of the Republic of Turkey, with the capacity to radically change the country.
In this case, those states could move towards secular republic with a high degree of democracy, following the example of Turkey itself, which matured after his regime was capable of supporting Islamic governments without carrying out radical changes to the Islamization . The problem is that in Tunisia and Egypt, there appear to be such leaders, but rather transitional figures with limited ability to lead the population.
Without the previous component, the natural outlet of these movements may be the formation of pseudo-cutting governments, with considerable presence of the religious component, although not integrated, but not westernized their societies, they maintain a certain balance between them and eigenvalues.
The danger of this position is that they can easily tilt toward Iranian-style government with the risk to international stability can lead, not to mention that international trade in Egypt and the Canal is vital, so the consequences would be dire. The Egyptians claim a sharp rise in food prices, high unemployment and the authoritarian rule of Hosni Mubarak, with 30 years in government.
The demonstrations began on 25 January, 11 days after Tunisian President Ben Ali abandoned due to social protests. 80 million 471 000 9.7% 869 individuals suffer unemployment, coupled with this because 40% of the population lives on two dollars a day. The country has a per capita income of six thousand 200 dollars.
The Muslim Brotherhood is the most influential opposition group. They are an Islamic group that is currently governed by a methodology of non-violence. Over the years, have been able to add followers to have a presence in the country's poorest sectors. Facebook and Twitter play a role. In these networks are organized the protests, which in its first day counted about 15 thousand people.
Given the penetration of Twitter, it was blocked between Monday night and Tuesday morning. What is said in Mexico and Latin America on the situation through Twitter? @ Garnelo07: These p ... Egyptians make ap ... by 125 and we killed 30 000 and we continue to see tv # pincheslocos. @ JuaNCtto: Who will believe Mubarak not to let the power in Egypt, "Cleopatra? @ entreelquintero: I hope some Venezuelans wake up and see what happens when you hold both a military time in power.
# Egypt. @ F_Maldonado_C: I invite you to be aware of the Situation in # Egypt and the Arab world in general. Especially the role of double standards always makes q USA. The American Union provides financial assistance of around one thousand 500 million dollars annually. In addition, Washington has sent military reinforcements to Egypt, making it the second largest recipient in this area after Israel.
It should be noted that Egypt is an ally of the West and administers the Suez Canal, oil supply essential to the industrialized countries. 
Crowds also demonstrations in other cities as Alexandria, Suez and Nile Delta in the largest protests to date on the eighth day of stir against Mubarak from people tired of years of repression, corruption and economic problems. With the armed forces refusing to take action against the people and the support they had given him some time to weaken the United States, on the strong man of 82 years in the countdown began with the announcement of the decision not to run for reelection in the September election.
A special envoy of President of the American Union, Barack Obama urged the Egyptian president not to seek reelection, a message that confirmed the U.S. leader, at an exit after three decades of government that could reshape the geopolitical map of the Middle East implications from Israel to the oil giant, Saudi Arabia.
The opposition, comprising the banned Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood, Christians, intellectuals and others, began to coalesce around the figure of Mohamed ElBaradei was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as head of the UN nuclear agency , with whom the United States initiated an approach that shows the possibility of the transition under his leadership.
"This is my beloved country ... In which I lived, I have fought for and defended its territory, sovereignty and interests. In the soil will die. History will judge me for me and all of us, "said the Egyptian leader, a former commander of the Air Force. But partially granting the end of his term, was immediately rejected by the protesters gathered in the main square in Cairo.
An assessment of urgency to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo confirmed that assailants who entered the room, which displays objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun broke several of them, although a single case. Among the derailed only a gilded wooden statue of the pharaoh standing on the back of a black leopard.
The vandals did not agree to the adjoining room where they keep the treasures of Tutankhamen: gold mask, caskets and jewelry. MADRID .- The Arab world is moving is clear, though not so much that it is doing so spontaneous and simple infection. The future is uncertain enough as to not have too much speculation validity, especially if you know the hidden threads that move.
Apparently, dictatorial regimes in the spirit of permanence began to have its days numbered. But this does not imply they are replaced by democratic, secular, respectful of differences and willing to give up power when the people decide. Governments also defend the free market, open society and smooth relations with the West.
That is, the transformation of these countries Islamic-style democracy and capitalist Westernized not seem to be the easy and natural. Predictions made two options are desirable, always talking about peaceful transitions. On the one hand, display a strong and charismatic figure in the style of leadership of Kemal Ataturk in the construction of the Republic of Turkey, with the capacity to radically change the country.
In this case, those states could move towards secular republic with a high degree of democracy, following the example of Turkey itself, which matured after his regime was capable of supporting Islamic governments without carrying out radical changes to the Islamization . The problem is that in Tunisia and Egypt, there appear to be such leaders, but rather transitional figures with limited ability to lead the population.
Without the previous component, the natural outlet of these movements may be the formation of pseudo-cutting governments, with considerable presence of the religious component, although not integrated, but not westernized their societies, they maintain a certain balance between them and eigenvalues.
The danger of this position is that they can easily tilt toward Iranian-style government with the risk to international stability can lead, not to mention that international trade in Egypt and the Canal is vital, so the consequences would be dire. The Egyptians claim a sharp rise in food prices, high unemployment and the authoritarian rule of Hosni Mubarak, with 30 years in government.
The demonstrations began on 25 January, 11 days after Tunisian President Ben Ali abandoned due to social protests. 80 million 471 000 9.7% 869 individuals suffer unemployment, coupled with this because 40% of the population lives on two dollars a day. The country has a per capita income of six thousand 200 dollars.
The Muslim Brotherhood is the most influential opposition group. They are an Islamic group that is currently governed by a methodology of non-violence. Over the years, have been able to add followers to have a presence in the country's poorest sectors. Facebook and Twitter play a role. In these networks are organized the protests, which in its first day counted about 15 thousand people.
Given the penetration of Twitter, it was blocked between Monday night and Tuesday morning. What is said in Mexico and Latin America on the situation through Twitter? @ Garnelo07: These p ... Egyptians make ap ... by 125 and we killed 30 000 and we continue to see tv # pincheslocos. @ JuaNCtto: Who will believe Mubarak not to let the power in Egypt, "Cleopatra? @ entreelquintero: I hope some Venezuelans wake up and see what happens when you hold both a military time in power.
# Egypt. @ F_Maldonado_C: I invite you to be aware of the Situation in # Egypt and the Arab world in general. Especially the role of double standards always makes q USA. The American Union provides financial assistance of around one thousand 500 million dollars annually. In addition, Washington has sent military reinforcements to Egypt, making it the second largest recipient in this area after Israel.
It should be noted that Egypt is an ally of the West and administers the Suez Canal, oil supply essential to the industrialized countries.
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