LATIN AMERICA

In 1997, many Latin American countries will continue with their constitution-al and legal reforms in the political, administrative and electoral fields, which willbe the main tasks before them in the year. At present, Mexico is in the process ofa transition from a de facto one-party rule to a more democratic and open politicalsystem. The main challenge it faces now is how to complete the transition smooth-ly. And what the public is most concerned about is how the various Mexican politi-