If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     Mexico's Problems and Prospects Mexico at Impasse. M. Delal Baer. Foreign Affairs Jan-Feb 2004 v83 i1 p101 (4369 words) 1. Why was the 2000 election of great historical significance in Mexico? 2. Why is the PRI still of central political importance? 3. What important economic problems does Mexico face? 4. How has gridlock hampered President Fox's efforts to enact reforms?