Economy, Not Drug War, Peña’s Main Challenge
The media have focused on Enrique Peña Nieto’s security policy, but the economy will be his priority.
Alfredo Montufar-Helu Jimenez
Associate Director at KPMG Global China Practice
Oil Dependence Puts Mexico’s Energy Security at Risk
Mexico is losing sight of other natural riches that could improve its energy independence.
BRICS Expansion Could Produce G20 Minus Seven
Including other rising powers in the bloc could further dilute the BRIC’s usefulness.
Peña’s Election No Repudiation of Mexico’s Democracy
The Institutional Revolutionary Party’s return to power should not disconcert Mexicans.
Protectionism Makes Comeback as Recovery Stalls
Protectionism could resurface as a result of lackluster growth in industrialized countries.
Mexico’s Peña Looks Certain to Win Presidency
The candidate of Mexico’s former ruling party is certain to win if the opposition fails to unite.
Challenges to American-Mexican Security Cooperation
Rick Perry’s remarks about American military intervention may have strained bilateral relations.
Rousseff’s Foreign Policy Follows in Lula’s Footsteps
The new president is likely to soldier on in the pragmatic fashion of her predecessor.