From our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. Enrique pena nieto took office as mexicos president in 2012. He succeeded Felipe Calderon after gaining 38 of the vote. His victory marked a return to power for the revolutionary party. Mario vargas once called it the perfect dictatorship. Pena nieto argues that pri has changed and that he will change mexico. His inauguration speech outlined a bold promise to reform key aspects of Mexican Society. In 2013, he brought opposition parties on board with his agenda. They formed the socalled pact for mexico. Reforms have been hard to implement. On friday, i had a conversation with president pena nieto in his home in mexico city. After you were elected with that bold promise of Economic Growth and reform, people began to talk about mexico in a very flattering way. They called it the mexican moment and the country of the future. Time magazine said after one year in office, the president passed the most ambitious package of reforms in mem
And the generation of other sources of energy to have the participation of the private sector which undoubtedly opens the opportunity. Rooney from mexico city a conversation with the president when we continue. Funding for charlie rose is provided by the following funding for charlie rose is provided by the following theres a saying around here you stand behind what you say. Around here, we dont make excuses, we make commitments. And when you cant live up to them, you own up and make it right. Some people think the kind of accountability that thrives on so many streets in this country has gone missing in the places where its needed most. But i know youll still find it, when you know where to look. And by bloomberg. A provider of multimedia news and Information Services worldwide. Captioning sponsored by Rose Communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. Rooney Enrique Pena Nieto took office at mexicos 57th president 2012. He succeeded Felipe Calderon after get
And i could not do what i did without her, so thank you to senator mcconnell, mr. Leader thank you. Its been an honor to serve in his body. I will have more to say next week in my Farewell Speech but i did not want this day to go by without expressing my appreciation. Thank you. Today former Senate Majority trent lott and former democratic leader tom daschle talked about issues in congress including the Affordable Care act, immigration policy, the eric garner decision and the need for bipartisanship in congress. This event was hosted by the Christian Science monitor. Its about an hour. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] okay. Thanks for coming everyone. David cook for the Christian Science monitor. Our guest this morning are affiliated with the Bipartisan Policy Center. They are cofounder tom daschle senior fellow trent lott and senior president jason grew me and then Senate Majority leader daschle was a guest speaker at bud sperlings 3240 and 41st and final breakfast
Political and Economic Reforms, particularly in the countrys Energy Sector. As a result of mexicos reforms, moodys upgraded its Credit Rating to Investment Grade in february. This makes mexico the only latin American Country other than chile to achieve this rating. The Mexican Congress recently passed a law that will enable courts to try cases alleged against soldiers. To protect human rights, to protect advocates and journalists represent an important step forward. This is a real challenge, and mexico remains a dangerous place for those working to shine a light on abuses, corruption and crime. I urge the Mexican Government to speed up its implementation of these measures. I also urge the state department to provide direct funding for this effort to help build a safe environment for these men and doing such important work. As our witnesses know, i have been a supporter of the Merida Initiative since its inception, but ive also made clear we have certain obligations under the initiative
Mentioning the clarification on venezuela. I, too, was noticing this week the comments that dialogue cannot be what was the comment dialogue should not just be dialogue for dialogues sake. It has to be dialogue with an end point of action. And those are the actions that we both want to see. So i certainly agree with you on that. Not just dialogue for dialogues sake. Otherwise running out the clock. Exactly. No resolution. We have 0 hold them accountable. To demonstrate our disapproval. And on cuban independence day,let me say we also agree that we look forward to a day when the cuban people can make their own decisions about their own future. Amen. Thank you so much. Thank you to all of you. Mr. Connally is recognized. Thank you, madam chairman. Let me ask assistant secretary jacobson and i understand in advance diplomatly what your answer is likely to be but there have been people who looked at northern mexico, and have felt, frankly, it falls within the rubric of a failed state. How