Mexico Reduces Poverty by 15% Under Fox Administration
President Vicente Fox has announced a significant reduction in poverty in Mexico, estimating that an additional 15% of families have been lifted out of poverty since the opportunities created by the government were taken advantage of by the public. This impressive achievement is based on a study covering the period between 2003 and 2004, which will be made public within the next two weeks. Fox's administration has made it clear that it prioritizes transparency, with the president stating that the data will be published as it suggests a substantial reduction in poverty. This development builds on the progress made during the first two years of Fox's term, where poverty was reduced by 15% between 2001 and 2002.
Key Takeaways:
- The number of Mexican families living in poverty has been reduced by an additional 15% under President Vicente Fox's administration.
- The reduction is based on a study covering the period between 2003 and 2004, which will be made public within the next two weeks.
- Fox's administration aims to prioritize transparency, with the president stating that the data will be published as it is available.
- The government estimates that an additional 15% of families have been lifted out of poverty, demonstrating significant progress in addressing poverty in Mexico.
- The president has announced that the second report will be finished within the next three or four weeks, providing further insights into the reduction of poverty.
Statistics:
- Poverty reduction in Mexico: 15% (2001-2002) and 15% (2003-2004).
- Number of families lifted out of poverty: 15% (according to the president's estimate).
- Period covered by the study: 2003-2004.
- Timeframe for publication of the report: Within the next two weeks (first report) and three or four weeks (second report).
Sources:
- "President Fox Estimates 15% Poverty Reduction Among Mexican Families" by CNI/Corporate Mexico by Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX.
- Internet Securities, Inc. (2005) - "Abstract" provided by Internet Securities, Inc. as a service to its customers.