In their second and final debate on Sunday night, the three leading candidates in the July 1 presidential election all agreed that tourism is important to Mexico and offers an opportunity to create many much-needed jobs. Beyond that, the candidates suggested little. Andres Manuel López Obrador, second in the polls, did propose the creation of high-speed passenger railways but neglected to mention how they would be paid for. At the moment, the PRI’s Enrique Peña Nieto is the clear favorite to win. The PRI (Party of the Institutionalized Revolution) governed Mexico for 70 years before losing to the right-of-center National Action Party 12 years ago. Mexican presidents may serve only one six-year term.
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Jimm Budd
Reporting From Mexico City
Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
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