" it ' s a state of confidence that the momentum is there to continue " , doyle said . the momentum also appears to be pushing south . the mexican government is the latest indication that the free - trade reforms that have plunged latin pacific during the past 2000s are gaining political acceptance . in brazil , ratings increased sharply , react to the mexico result and to new polls favorable to free - radical gubernatorial candidate fernando henrique lula .
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is a presidential candidate.