Enrique Pena Nieto
Enrique Pena Nieto
Enrique Peña Nieto, GCB, GCIH, RE; born 20 July 1966) is the 57th President of Mexico. His six-year term began in 2012. A member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, he served as governor of the State of Mexico from 2005 to 2011. Peña Nieto was declared "president-elect" after the 2012 general election was declared valid by the Federal Electoral Tribunal, amidst accusations of electoral fraud. He took office on 1 December 2012, succeeding Felipe Calderón...
NationalityMexican
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth20 July 1966
CountryMexico
I think a good relationship that Mexico could maintain with the United States and vice versa should be based on trust, on opening - openness and constant dialogue that would allow us essentially to define, share objectives and to work towards those so as to avoid activities which are not known to the other government.
In terms of the espionage, this is something I have talked to President Obama about. We don't want it to mar the relationship between Mexico and the United States. But it is unacceptable for a country to practice such espionage, especially if there is a good relationship with the other country.
Mexico has acquired unique experience during its integration into global value chains, especially in the automotive industry.
Whenever there are some who have more opportunities than others, this feeds corruption.
Mexico has proven by now that it's a strong electoral democracy. Now we have to build a democracy that produces better results; if not, then you get a democracy of disenchantment.
U.S. politicians are increasingly recognizing the relevance of the Hispanic vote in U.S. politics.
Acting aggressively will allow our youth to aspire for better-paid jobs and find alternatives to criminality.
Specifically, the U.S. holds strength. Its own context makes it a very competitive country, but I believe that if we recognize how interdependent the U.S. with its neighbors from the North and the South, we are part of NAFTA, a trade agreement.
Pemex becomes a productive company of the state, but it will have competition and can make associations with the private sector.
I will be the government of increasing economic growth and creating jobs. Take it from me that that's the main issue.
I will run an open government that speaks with honesty, seeks opinion, listens to its citizens.
There is an opportunity to consolidate the North American region as a more competitive region, a more productive region that will be more competitive than other blocs that have integrated in the rest of the world.
There are still states that have not evolved so much as California, that still skimp on recognition and, even worse, the rights of immigrants.
What Mexico City cannot do and my country cannot do is to allow us to be intimidated, the authorities to be intimidated, by organized crime.