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society. A demand for change is apparent; but how it is to be acc6mplished in the patchwork of people unlike in economic opportunity? Almost half of a country living in poverty presents a problem which may defy solution.
Salinas took great pride in his attempts to rid the government of corruption which seriously impacted business and public
works. But very recently, IBM claimed on the CBS 60 Minute program that a federal official had demanded a million dollar kick-back. "Mordida" (the bite) seems to remain as a way of political life.
Zedillo has his work cut out, and is entitled to the full support of the people. Today Mexico is head and shoulder above other countries of Latin America. Recent events should not be considered as a threat to future progress, but solely as the bringing to the forefront situations long swept under the rug.
Greg Perry Diamondhead, MS June 16, 1954