Let's start with the economy. During Zedillo's term, the buying power of the Mexican worker has declined by 47 percent. Since 1976, the buying power of that same worker has lost 93 percent of its value. Put another way, the same salary in 1999 buys you 7 percent of what you could have bought in 1976. Most Mexican families, except the garish plutocrats, are working at least two jobs.
Hunger is evident in both city and country.
The hijacking of full grocery carts in supermarket parking lots is not uncommon. In the busy downtown streets on a bright Saturday morning, each block had at least six uniformed policemen strung along the sidewalks. Violent crime is rampant. Safety from open assault on the streets of Mexico City is clearly a major concern of editorial writers and commentators. The driver will take you to the entrance to the museum or else accompany you there.