Tabasco sauce: the democratisation of Mexico is welcome, but carries risks

Article Abstract:

Mexico Pres Zedillo pledged to install a democratic political system, which angered members of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). The PRI has ruled Mexico since 1930 and members and supporters could act out against Zedillo's promises of reform, especially if they lose more elections.

Editorial, Zedillo, Ernesto, Tabasco, Mexico

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Mr Clean: Mexico

Article Abstract:

Pres Salinas proposed reforms of Mexican election practices, including increasing the size of the Senate and trying to eliminate some election fraud. Although he has the official support of his Institutional Revolutionary Party, many individual members oppose the moves.

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Primitive politics

Article Abstract:

Pres Carlos Salinas is widely admired for the economic progress his policies have brought to Mexico, but he owes much of his power to the PRI political machine that has run the country since 1928. The PRI needs to loosen its grip on power for Mexico to survive.

Political corruption

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