Political Reform in Mexico: Salinas's Other Revolution

Publication Date: October 1991

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Michael G. Wilson

Research Area: Government

Keywords: Latin American

Type: Report

Coverage: Mexico

Abstract:

The U.S. should welcome the political gains that are taking root under the Salinas administration, while encouraging continued movement toward greater political freedom for the Mexican people. Most important, Washington should not allow the pace of political reform in Mexico to interfere with the negotiation of the NAFTA. Only if Mexico gains greater economic prosperity, something free trade is sure to deliver, will Salinas's democratic experiment have a chance to succeed.