Center-left Nieto wins Mexican presidency

Given that their countries border one another and there are common issues that affect both the U.S. and Mexico, how Pena Nieto performs in office will have an impact on Washington and its relations with its neighbor to the south.

When the results were finalized from Mexico’s internationally-watched presidential election Sunday there was no surprise. Enrique Pena Nieto, the fresh-faced former governor of the State of Mexico, won by a comfortable margin over far-left candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. One could sense the relief coming from official Washington, which definitely did not want the man … Continue reading Center-left Nieto wins Mexican presidency