Any serious discussion of Mexico’s future must take into account its relations with the United States.
About the Authors
Sergio Aguayo Quezada
Sergio Aguayo Quezada is professor at the Center for International Relations at El Colegio de México and president of FUNDAR’s Center for Analysis and Economic Research. He has been active in many Mexican human rights and democracy organizations, including Civic Alliance and the Mexican Academy of Human Rights.
Mexico’s 2003 congressional elections confirmed both the transition to fully competitive politics and the persistence of structural deficiencies associated with a multiparty presidential system.
A weakened mandate from voters and perennial state dysfunction are putting Mexico’s populist president in a bind. Will he further damage democracy to fulfill his promises for change?