Why was felipe calderon elected

During his presidency he prioritized the rule of law and public security; a competitive and job-creating economy; equal opportunities; sustainable development; effective democracy; and a responsible foreign policy. Among other achievement his government pushed through structural reforms to modernize the Mexican economy in key areas, such as public pensions, tax, the energy sector and universal healthcare.

It also put in place the most ambitious infrastructure program in Mexican history, raising annual investment from 3 percent to 5 percent of GDP a year. During his period in office Mexico positioned itself as a global leader in fighting climate change: President Calderon presided over the successful UN climate conference in Cancun in and saw the passing of a comprehensive Climate Change Act in He was earlier a Representative in the Assembly of Mexico City WRI relies on the generosity of donors like you to turn research into action.

You can support our work by making a gift today or exploring other ways to give. The Federal Electoral Tribunal confirmed Mr Calderon's win after weeks of political and legal wrangling. President Calderon's first steps to crack down on the drugs gangs saw thousands of troops sent to his home state of Michoacan.

Some 50, troops have since been deployed to key areas. He also moved to reorganised Mexico's various police forces. While Mr Calderon's promise to adopt an iron-fist approach to crime may have resonated with voters during the campaign, it has clearly been a high-risk strategy. The continuing bloodshed - was the most violent year yet - threatened to undermine public support for the crackdown. Speaking to the BBC in October , Mr Calderon said he would continue his war on the country's drug cartels until the country was safe.

One of President Calderon's refrains has been that the illegitimate economy - namely drug-trafficking - is driven by demand from north of the border. He has also repeatedly called on Washington to do more to tackle the flow of guns south. The issue of illegal migration, and the treatment of Mexicans on the border, is a source of abiding tension between the US and Mexico.

President Calderon has argued for immigration reform in the US, where there are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants, many from Mexico. In the years up to his presidency, Mexican cartels had been shipping narcotics across the Americas, both north and south of Mexico. WLA-CdM is committed to advancing democracy worldwide. With your support, we can advance democratic values and foster social and political change. You can help ensure a sustainable future for the next generations by joining our efforts in a variety of ways.