Ruling and moderate opposition parties agreed yesterday to work immediately for constitutional revisions -- and possibly new elections -- as part of efforts to solve a crisis over allegations that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo rigged last year's election.
A statement by leaders and representatives of at least 17 political parties -- including Arroyo's Lakas -- broadly resembles a recent proposal by former president Fidel Ramos, who came to Arroyo's help with a plan to swiftly change the Constitution and shift to a parliamentary system with new elections next year.
Ramos' proposal rejects calls for Arroyo's resignation and appears to give her some room to maneuver as she struggles to regain credibility hurt by the electoral fraud allegations and Cabinet resignations.
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2005/07/13/2003263334Ramos is a sleaze bag.
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