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Calderon sworn in as Mexico president amid protest
01 Dec 2006 15:55:08 GMT
Source: Reuters
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MEXICO CITY, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Felipe Calderon was sworn in as Mexican president in the country's Congress on Friday, despite fierce protests from leftist lawmakers who claim he stole July's election and had vowed to stop him from taking the oath of office.

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A worker waters poinsettias or 'Flor de Noche Buena' flowers in a greenhouse in Atlixco, in the Mexican state of Puebla December 22, 2006. Mexico's early Christians adopted the poinsettias as their prized Christmas flowers and it is used in many Christmas decorations.


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