Mexican presidents popularity keeps rising

“About five months into his presidency, Felipe Calderons campaign against organized crime has proved largely ineffective and his vows for sweeping reforms remain unrealized. Yet the Mexican leader has seen his popularity soar.

Since taking office after polling 36 percent of the vote and winning a court fight that upheld his razor-thin margin over a leftist rival, Calderons approval ratings have climbed steadily, and now some polls report that two-thirds of respondents say hes doing a good job, or at least good enough.”

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