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counterweight against populism. We must not

ties with the U.S. and strengthen them with astrengthening ties

where the moderate left and the

degree."July 7, conservative, independent "La Tercera" (circ. 102,000)

voters--over 41 million--Congress' fragmentation, and a six-year

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UNCLASSIFIEDpromote goodovernment.... From the regional viewpoint, Mexico should haveeaders that favor moderation. Given Latin America's current

interest toaddition

conservative, influential newspaper-of-record "El

followed Mexico's electionLopez Obrador's reaction, which

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