Title: La negociación política del presupuesto en México 1997-2012
Description: Analysis of reasons and ramifications of wrangling over federal budget that ensued when long-dominant PRI party lost control of congress three years before it lost presidency. Explains impact of newly found pluralism on nature of budget, highlighting political reasoning that limits efficiency and integrity of public spending in Mexico. Author is consultant, political commentator and former chairman of Federal Electoral Institute, 2003-2007.
Subjects: Budget, Government spending policy, Appropriations and expenditures, Budget process, Politics and government, Public Expenditures
Places: Mexico