2014: 'Mexico's Moment' Is Over, But It Leaves Behind a New Social Awakening Rafael Fernandez De Castro - Fusion
go to original December 29, 2014

2014 started out with the promise of being a great year for Mexico. Twelve months later, “Mexico’s Moment” is over, and many think it won’t be coming back.

The fall of Mexico’s image was precipitous. The “Aztec Tiger” appeared to be moving forward under the leadership of President Enrique Peña Nieto, who was building consensus among lawmakers to pass key reforms in government and Mexico’s energy, finance, education and telecom sectors.

In February, drug lord Joaquín “Chapo” Guzmán was finally nabbed. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson called it “a significant victory and a milestone in our common interest of combating drug trafficking, violence and illicit activity along our shared border.”

Everything appeared to be going well. A report published in August by The Economist hailed the president’s achievements and urged his government to “maintain the momentum.”

Foreign Affairs magazine also predicted that Mexico was in a position to “excel over the next five years,” making it a “good bet for investors.”

Then September happened, and it all came off the rails.

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