Another Side of Mesa

In attempt to pull down Carlos Mesa's favorable ratings, El Deber writer Guisela Lopez came up with very little. The article "El desconocido perfil de Mesa" tries to paint a picture of Mesa using traits that are actually pretty favorable. The subtitle of the article "El Presidente de Bolivia es renegón y malhablado. Es un hombre de pocos amigos" (Bolivia's President has a temper and some speak poorly of him. He's a man with very few friends) shows Lopez' attempt to pass this off as a news article and find negative qualities.

Two traits that others have described Mesa as, should hardly looked down upon for a politician: "punctual and intolerant of inefficiency". God forbid a public servant believe that efficiency should be a top priority.

However, Lopez ends up portraying Mesa as a family man, who doesn't miss a Saturday lunch with his parents. Having few friends is nothing to be ashamed of. While this article, judging from its title, ventured to show Mesa's darkside, this piece actually gives a refreshing peek into this unconventional human being and politician.