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| Jul.2 |
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Vicente Fox elected president| Opposition candidate is ending 71-year PRI dynasty in fairest election ever | |
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| Nov.22 |
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President named 11 ministers Advisors outlined reforms for the army, legislature and constitution
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| Nov.29 |
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Fox to improve relations with US President also wants USA drug and immigration policies changed.
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| Nov.30 |
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Fox inauguration| The first Mexican president since 1929 not to be a member of PRI. | |
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| Dec.1 |
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Troop pullback in Chiapas New president Fox ordered troops to withdraw from positions encircling the Zapatistas
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| Dec.2 |
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Zapatistas to return to talks| The leader of rebels Marcos would come out of hiding in the jungle and travel to Mexico City | |
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| Dec.10 |
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President to give resources to states More power and money for development to 31 states and the federal district
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| Dec.14 |
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Fox suggests one-on-one meeting Mexican President called George W. Bush suggesting a quick meeting to discuss migration, drug trafficking and trade
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| Dec.15 |
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Volcano erupting, 14,000 evacuated Popocatepetl Volcano spat out gas, vapor and ash for a 4th straight day
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| Dec.18 |
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Volcano spews fire, lava| Many of the 40,000 residents remained in their homes, despite being urged to evacuate | |
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| Dec.22 |
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Army closed base in Chiapas The handover is a part of President V. Fox's strategy to bring the Zapatistas back to the negotiating table
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| Dec.26 |
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Volcano evacuation cancelled| Officials gave thousands of people permission to return to their homes near the Popocatepetl | |
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