Mexico Under Fox
  • 2004/178 pages
  • A publication of the Americas Society and CIDAC

Mexico Under Fox

Luis Rubio and Susan Kaufman Purcell, editors
Hardcover: $55.00
ISBN: 978-1-58826-242-4
Paperback: $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-58826-218-9
Ebook: $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-62637-209-2
Mexico made a peaceful transition to democracy when it elected opposition candidate Vicente Fox president in July 2000—an event that has had a profound impact on the country's political system, its economic and social policy, and its international relationships. Mexico Under Fox examines the elements of continuity and change found in Mexico today.

The authors consider the changing nature of Mexico's party system and the growing influence of noninstitutional political actors. They also explore the debate over social-policy reform and the conflict between vested economic interests and the forces favoring a more open economy. In the final chapters, they discuss the impact of Mexico's democratic transition, as well as the September 11 terrorist attacks, on Mexico–U.S. relations.

Luis Rubio is president of CIDAC (Center of Research for Development), an independent research institute in Mexico. His numerous publications include Mexico's Dilemma: The Political Origins of Economic Crisis. Susan Kaufman Purcell is vice president of the Americas Society. Dr. Purcell is coeditor, with Luis Rubio, of Mexico Under Zedillo.