Mexico s new president has already broken a few records. On the economic front, Fox has his work cut out for him. Fox s team presented a budget to Congress that showed cognisance of this the conservative spending plan contained proposals to lower the fiscal deficit and boost tax collection. The final piece of the budget was approved by the opposition-led Congress two days later, on December 29. Much is expected of Fox.
Some expectations are, inevitably, exaggerated.
But the former Coca-Cola executive seems more than prepared to run with the popular support he is receiving. Fox promises to be a hands-on leader who tours the country trying to deliver tangible solutions to visible problems. There was early evidence of this before Christmas, he patrolled Mexico s northern border with the US, welcoming migrants and keeping an eye out for the characteristic abusive behaviour from police and customs officers. The task ahead is challenging. But Fox s leadership is providing hope, and he is raring to go.