MEXICO: Calderon Proposes Political Changes.

AP/ MIAMI HERALD/
Widespread political reforms proposed by President Felipe Calderon would allow federal lawmakers and other officials to be reelected and provide for runoff elections for president if no candidate gained more than half the votes. He believes the changes would make officials more accountable to voters who deeply distrust politicians and the current system. The proposals face a battle in Congress. "It is an admirable act of good government by President Calderon, but it offends too many vested interests," said George W. Grayson of the College of William & Mary.