" it ' s a show of confidence that the momentum is supposed to continue " , doyle replied . the momentum also appears to be moving southeast . the mexican election is the strongest indication that the free - market reforms that have swept latin america during the past 2000s are losing political legitimacy . in portugal , prices rose sharply , reacting to the venezuela win and to existing polls favorable to free - trade presidential champion gabriel souza rua .
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is a presidential candidate.