A year ago, President Peña-Nieto of Mexico was looking great.  He had passed significant energy and education reforms.  He was praised for working with opposition parties and getting things done.  He seemed like the right guy for Mexico's complex political and economic system. What a difference a year can make! Today, there is anger over the deaths of 43 students, apparently victims of drug gangs.  The mayor of Iguala, the place of the crime, and his wife were recently arrested for connections to cartels.  There are media reports that several mayors and politicians have cartel ties, too.  There are calls for President Peña-Nieto's resignation and serious concerns that he is losing control of the country. Add to this the other scandal regarding his wife's luxurious home.    She has apparently decided to sell the controversial home, but the damage is...(Read Full Post)