Juarez Chih., Mexico - Today is: December 10, 2006
A new sheriff in town
December 10, 2006
Updated: 3:53:13 AM when
Juarez Jorge Zepeda Patterson
Federal District Felipe Calderón has spared no efforts to inform the nation that already exists president. His team has prepared a barrage of measures and decisions to show that, given the paralysis that characterized the government of Vicente Fox, "the new sheriff will not lose this opportunity to exercise their authority. In general it is a correct strategy to know there is someone in charge, but the way he is doing could trigger major hazards.
The incoming president is convinced that Mexico needs a government like that of Alvaro Uribe, Uribe hit, known for his tough and austere. A cross tropic of Ernesto Zedillo and Rudy Giuliani. Everything indicates that the Calderón team bet on this conservative populism, from the requirement of security and stability from the middle and upper classes, the media and economic powers. The arrest of Flavio Sosa, APPO, broadcast on television as if the leader of a cartel and the apparent elimination of the conflict in Oaxaca, as if it consisted simply on a whim of rebels, is a sign to that effect.
should be said that López Obrador himself has given the perfect alibi for the incoming government aspires to position itself with this strategy of conservative populism. Calls to burst and cause institutions ungovernable by the PRD, have resulted in large segments of the population begin to prefer stability to democracy, justice governance. A public opinion is clear that it is an unjust act to stop the APPO leaders while leaving unpunished crimes of Governor Ulises Ruiz.
Even conservatives demanded the application of the rule of law in the state, against the "excesses" of the APPO and the crimes of the governor's henchmen. But the unilateral move by the government against one of the poles at issue, not unworthy of good conscience in spite of unequal treatment, whether to change that social peace is restored, albeit apparent. Conservative populism appeals to the stability and security above the criteria of social justice or democracy. A sheriff's steady hand, but sometimes it happens. In their opinion it is preferable to an excess of authority, the chaos of inaction.
Unfortunately, this approach tends to postpone the problems, but increases their severity. The authoritarianism of a parent allowed to eat in peace in the holy table, but does not solve the frustrations of a wife or a child in distress. Repress social movements and imprisoning their leaders, is the quickest route to produce subversive groups and guerrillas in the mountains and the urban belt. Those who yearn for the strength of Diaz Ordaz and forgot what triggered shortly thereafter.
Despite the rhetoric over recent months and an initial tour of the city's poorest country, Calderón's cabinet and budget for 2007 full-body paint strategy. His cabinet is a cabinet of war, contrary to the promises of "reaching out" and rule along with the other 65 percent who voted for him.
Calderon missed the opportunity to name important people, equidistant from the bias, men and women respected by all political forces. Interior Secretary Francisco Ramirez Acuna, not a man of strong spirit willing to apply the rule of law. It is actually a regression, represents the arrival of the arbitrary and capricious authoritarianism. As governor of Jalisco performance was characterized by a display of "political machismo" (Gov. is above the law). His secretary of government and right arm, Abraham Gonzalez, said on Friday it will "limit the social movements that may affect social peace," as if the government could tell the society what claims are acceptable and which are entitled to express . First
governance, then democracy. They do not perceive that democracy is the only guarantee of long-term governance. Shut off disgruntled groups certainly creates temporary stability, but could not be channeled democratically, these disagreements will be underground to explode in violent movements either way illegal or sudden and disruptive social explosions.
The appointment of the Attorney General Medina Mora, a conservative PAN, represents a missed opportunity. Mexico is the only "democratic" country where the prosecution of crimes is assigned to an industry executive. There is no possibility of relying on the impartiality of any police intervention that political friction. Instead of opting for a universally respected lawyer and give a minimum of autonomy and legitimacy to the administration of justice, Calderón makes it a prerogative of government.
For its part, the budget reflects the same strategy. Deep cuts to education, rural road construction, the fight against AIDS. The largest increase is for security, but those items to reduce state and municipal police (where the majority of governments of other parties). That is, few resources to plurality and social development of long-term (just education and infrastructure). Increased social spending on subsidies for temporary employment and in general for the symptoms of poverty, but not for resolution. In politics, a steady hand, in social strategy, Christian charity. It is easier to give immediate effect and bread, which help set up a bakery.
Calderon seems happy with this conservative populism that requires firmness and quick actions. A sheriff determined to impose order, even if the order dictated by those who hired him. The problem is that Mexicans do not need a sheriff, but a head of state. Http://diario.com.mx/nota.asp?notaid=072dd5cb65b758b5dbd6a0ad941fa155
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