Articles by Girish Kumar

The presidential election of December 2000 represented a turning point bringing to an end seven decades of rule by the PRI and two decades of intermittent economic crises. While president Vicente Fox has continued the reforms of the political and economic system begun by his predecessors, he has been hampered by the downturn in the economy and the fact that old habits of a profligate system based on pelf and privilege are hard to change.

Near Collapse of Party Rule Girish Kumar Since late 1980s, voters in Latin American countries have opted for responsive and active presidents who would provide instant solutions to their pressing problems, notwithstanding the methods they adopt for the purpose.