Democracy Wins In Mexico’s Elections

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23 July 2009 609 views 2 Comments

By: Investment Properties Mexico

Mid-term congressional elections passed without any major problems this month, representing another victory for democracy and the rule of law in Mexico. In a triumph of electoral logistics, almost 80 million people were registered to vote across the country. The polls were to elect 500 regional Diputados - or Deputies - to the lower house as well as six state governors and hundreds of mayors. President Felipe Calderón's PAN party lost the majority in the lower house to the opposition PRI party. The New York Times said, "Although Mr. Calderón is personally popular, his economic policies are not. Mexico has been buffeted especially hard by the global economic crisis." Other commentators pointed out that ruling parties rarely win votes during economic recessions in any country. Despite his losses, Calderón said Mexico's democratic institutions had shown "solidity and strength" and that he had the "best disposition and will" to talk and work together with the new government. Opinions are divided on whether Mr Calderón's party could lose the next presidential election in 2012, but the true winner here is democracy. Mexico, once again, has demonstrated the strength of its political institutions and the ability of Mexicans to vote with complete freedom of choice. This in turn reinforces Mexico's position as one of the of the most secure emerging market economies for investors. Article from RE/MAX Investment Properties, experts in Mexico real estate. For more information email info [at] investmentpropertiesmexico.com or call Mexico (984) 802-8336 or USA (561) 459-2061.

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Daniel said:

Puras mentiras! Calderón es un presidente espurio! He stole the election! Calderon can´t win in 2012 because he can´t be re-elected.

# 23 July 2009 at 9:21 pm

REMAX Investment Properties (author) said:

Thank for your comments Daniel, it’s good to get an alternative point of view so people can decide what they think for themselves.

Following a few comments in the US press’ drug war coverage earlier in the year that Mexico’s political institutions were weak, we stand by our comments. The election – regardless of the winner – went smoothly overall and democracy is strong in Mexico, especially when compared with some other emerging market economies. Suggestions that political institutions could fail were clearly false.

Thank you for pointing out that Calderón can’t be re-elected though, the text should have read “…whether Mr Calderón’s party could lose…”, we will correct this typo shortly!

# 28 July 2009 at 7:03 pm

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