THE EDITOR, Madam:
THIS LETTER is to express gratitude to your prestigious newspaper for covering the electoral process in Mexico.
Some readers not acquainted with the modern history of Mexico may conclude, reading the dispatches of international news agencies, that the triumph of the Opposition in Mexico is an event without roots in Mexican political history.
Let us bear in mind that the Mexican Revolution of 1910 began as a movement pro-democracy and social and agricultural reform. True, we had a predominant political party, consequence of the overwhelming triumph of the Revolution, but the multiparty system has always been embodied in the Mexican Constitutions since Independence and the Mexican Revolution confirmed that democratic principle.
The political triumph of the "Partido Accion Nacional" (PAN) is the result of six decades of its meritorious and peaceful political struggle for democracy.
It is fair to recall the role played by President Ernesto Zedillo as a democratic leader. At the beginning of his administration, he promoted an agreement among political parties for a non-controversial electoral legislation. His initiative resulted in a consensus among political parties and in a solid electoral system.
The representative of the winner party (PAN) at the Federal Institute recognised President Zedillo as a true democrat and statesman.
The serene Presi-dent Zedillo's statement on TV was historic. It was a reflection of his commitment to democracy. When he knew that the preliminary results were irreversible, he publicly congratulated the next President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, and offered him full collaboration for an orderly transition.
We Mexicans may proudly state that our democracy has been developed and matured from within and with deep roots in our modern society.
I am, etc.,
JOSE LUIS VILLARTA
Ambassador of Mexico
