| BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : JULY 12, 1999 ISSUE | ||||||||
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Mexico's Top Presidential Contenders CANDIDATE/PARTY BACKGROUND AND POLICY STANCE
FRANCISCO 56, economist, former state governor; has held senior
LABASTIDA positions under four PRI presidents. Status-quo candidate
(PRI) favoring free-market policies; Zedillo's choice
ROBERTO MADRAZO 46, state governor (on leave). Leads populist rebellion
(PRI) against party technocrats. Favors return to PRI's social
justice roots
VICENTE FOX 57, state governor, former Coke executive. Pro-business,
(PAN) but favors efficient state planning and increased social
spending
DATA: BUSINESS WEEK
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