Mexico: the challenge of democracy
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The Mexican ruling party government is not in a position to continue without making considerable changes within its own institutional structure. As the sub-party system gains strength in light of recent economic and political disasters, the party will feel more pressure to act. They could either crack down violently on pro-democracy protestors, or they could agree to move towards a true democracy. Unfortunately, a replacement for the current regime has not yet been formed or given much serious thought.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 1995
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Continuity amid change: democratization, party strategies and economic policy-making in Mexico
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Mexico's ongoing transition from authoritarian rule to democracy during the 1990s is discussed. Issues include the setbacks suffered by the dominant political party and the corresponding rise of an 'opposition' Congress, the civilian nature of Mexico's authoritarian regime, and the leadership's policy of 'controlled' electoral reform.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 1999
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Another Mexican earthquake? An assessment of the 2 July 2000 elections
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Mexico's 2000 national election saw the beginning of the first non-Partido Revolucionario Institucional government since 1929. Vincente Fox, the new president, must be willing to support fiscal and judicial reforms, generate partisan support, and avoid populism if democratization is to continue in Mexico.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2001
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