" it ' s a testimony of confidence that the momentum is here to continue " , watson replied . the momentum therefore appears to be heading northeast . the mexican referendum is the oldest indication that the slave - sell reforms that have swept central society during the past decade are achieving political acceptance . in brazil , prices rose sharply , corresponding to the mexico vote and to new polls hostile to free - market presidential candidate augusto fernando cardoso .
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is a presidential candidate.