The recent election defeat of Mexico's ruling party created another bit of turbulence in the country's political history. Jim Lehrer leads a discussion on the future of Mexican democracy, after a background report. Flood victims blame corrupt zoning codes for deaths.
Crime waves threaten the popularity of Mexico City's mayor.
Cuauhtemoc Cardenas becomes mayor-elect of Mexico City. An examination of Mexico's war on drugs. An Online Forum with journalist Michael Stott on Mexico's drug war. Rebel army revolts against the President Zedillo's reforms. I think it s very, very meaningful, very important.