Opposing parties claimed several campaign violations by the PRI, including vote-buying and receiving extra media exposure, but the results stood. One of his worst public gaffes came at a book fair, where he claimed to be a big fan of the popular novel "The Eagle's Throne. This was a serious blunder because the book was written by the prestigious Carlos Fuentes, one of Mexico's most celebrated novelists. He has often been compared, in a negative manner, to American politician John Edwards.
The notion correct or not that he was a "stuffed shirt" also raised concerns due to the PRI party's notoriously corrupt past. One big challenge was fighting the drug lords that control much of Mexico. Powerful cartels with private armies of professional soldiers make billions of dollars trafficking drugs every year. They are ruthless and do not hesitate to murder policemen, judges, journalists, politicians, or anyone else who challenges them. During his tenure, police captured the nation's most notorious drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, but Guzman escaped from prison not long afterward.
This was a huge embarrassment for the president. Even worse was the disappearance of 43 college students near the town of Iguala in September they are presumed dead at the hands of the cartels.
Further challenges developed during the campaign and election of President Donald Trump in the United States. With proclaimed policies of a border wall paid for by Mexico, U. Construction of a luxury home for the president and his wife by a company that was then awarded a large government contract led to accusations of conflict of interest. The president was never found guilty of wrongdoing, but he nevertheless found himself apologizing for the outcome.
At the same time, an increase in drug trafficking and violence seemed to be linked to the outcome of the elections. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. In , he married Rivera in a splashy celebration when he was a governor eyeing a bid for presidency.
It was the second marriage for both, and each had children from previous relationships. About a week ago, a Mexican society magazine published photos of Pena Nieto in Spain with a young female Mexican model, adding to speculation that the couple might separate.
Pena Nieto, 52, left office with record-low approval ratings, dragged down by rampant crime, corruption scandals and a lackluster economy under his watch. The main reason being that the union between the world of politics and telenovelas made for a perfect fairytale. In addition, the couple appeared to be very close and loving during their Independence Day festivities, which was the last time they were seen in public as a married couple.
These words did not foreshadow what was to come four months later. The relationship they currently maintain is highly cordial.
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