Latin America: February 2002

Fox's Mexico: Same as It Ever Was?

By: Pamela K. Starr

Description: "Since the arrival of Vicente Fox to the presidency, Mexico has been stuck in neutral. The executive has been characterized by confusion, indecision, and repeated policy mistakes. Mexican political parties have shown a striking inability to adjust their behavior to the new democratic political environment. And Mexicans . . . remain steeped in an authoritarian culture that has prevented them from embracing the political opportunities offered by Mexicoís new democratic setting."

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