Mexico’s Foreign Policy: One Year after the Change of Government

The author evaluates Vicente Fox’s first year in office on foreign policy related matters. She stresses its basic objectives, concerns and commitments. She also emphasizes the fundamental approach of Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, as well as the most relevant actions it has undertaken, both in the national and in the international arenas. According to the author, this first year, activism has been instrumental in maintaining a significant presence abroad. She also reviews the events during this period regarding Mexico’s international relations. Finally, she describes the most significant changes in Mexico’s foreign policy during the present administration.