MEXICO: THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION BEGINS

Approved for Release: 2025/07/01 CO2796613 SECRET- (b)(3) MEXICO: THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION BEGINS In Mexico's unique political system, the announcement last month that Luis Echeverria was the presidential candidate of the ruling Revolutionary Party (PRI) was tantamount to his being named Mexico's leader for six years, beginning on 1 December 1970. From now until the election in July, nevertheless, Echeverria will campaign just as vigorously as if he were running in a highly competitive situat...