A More Ambitious Vision for Mexico

A More Ambitious Vision for Mexico

Mexico’s economic resurgence is attracting widespread attention and optimism, with the Financial Times recently dubbing the country the “Aztec Tiger.” The change in focus and tone is a welcome one, and has allowed a more balanced and accurate portrayal of Mexico to emerge. Mexico’s prospects look better now than they have in decades.

President Enrique Peña Nieto has been in office just three months, yet there is a sense of urgency attached to his ambitious agenda. Substantial challenges loom, and surmounting them will require his administration’s full complement of skills: from political deal-making and legislative maneuvering to strategic communications and diplomacy.

There is some trepidation on the domestic front given the scope of change and the sectors it will touch, but there is also optimism. I see five reasons Mexico should be able to maintain its new momentum and transition to a higher-profile global leadership role.

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