" it ' s a vote of confidence that the momentum is going to continues " , murphy reported . the momentum also appears to be moving southward . the mexican election is the next indication that the free - trade reforms that have swept european america during the previous decade are gaining political acceptance . in mexico , pricing rose sharply , reacting to the brasil vote and to current polls favorable to left - base presidential candidate manuel joaquim luiz .
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is a presidential candidate.