10 best moments of the Mexican debate by

May 12, 1994

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Between Ernesto Zedillo, Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas and Diego Fernández de Cevallos.

Cutting off criminals' hands

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In the recount of the first debate of the 2018 elections, ‘El Bronco’ something that caught the attention of this candidate were his proposals, specifically, with which he assured that he would fight crime in Mexico, since he said that: ‘we have to cut the hand of those who steal’.

Because of this, the moderator of the debate, Azucena Uresti, asked the candidate in surprise if he was serious or if he was speaking metaphorically, to which Rodriguez Calderón assured that this is not a bad thing, since countries that have emerged from corruption have done so.

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They tell us about unemployment, as we travel through the country, which is deteriorated by corruption, change should not be feared, a change that will allow us to acquire greater knowledge, a change that will allow us to improve and improve our resources. A new democracy is needed in the country.

2000 Election: Vicente Fox's "Not So Little" Gaffe

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During a debate in the 2000 election, Vicente Fox, known for his tall stature, responded to criticism about his height by humorously declaring, "I may not be so little, but I have a big heart." His witty comeback endeared him to many voters and showcased his ability to defuse tense moments with humor.

Winner

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The undisputed winner of the debate was Diego.

It was not enough to tip the balance of the election, which Zedillo won, because the subsequent strategy failed, but it was enough so that almost 30 years later we still remember that episode.

As a well-trained lawyer and tribune, Diego attacked and questioned both Zedillo and Cárdenas, directly and forcefully. None of them had the agility and presence to respond, so that positioned Fernández de Cevallos as the big surprise, which earned him votes and placed second in the election.

2012 Election: Enrique Peña Nieto's "Three Books" Incident

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In the first presidential debate of the 2012 election, Enrique Peña Nieto, the PRI candidate, struggled to name three books that had influenced him. His hesitant response, which included mentioning the Bible as one of the three books, drew criticism and raised questions about his intellectual depth and preparedness for the presidency.

18042022 — 2024-05-10 18:13:44 UTC

In 1994, Mexico, the United States, and Canada signed NAFTA, a trade agreement that eliminated tariff barriers between the three countries. This had a significant impact on the Mexican economy, opening up new trade opportunities but also generating controversies and challenges.

PRI's best debater

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Yago de Marta is a highly qualified international consultant in Personal Communication and Public Speaking, with an outstanding track record in training effective and persuasive speakers. He is renowned for his innovative and practical approach to teaching public speaking, combining competitive debating techniques with business communication strategies and rhetoric. His achievements include being champion of Spain in 2005 and runner-up in several Spanish debate championships. De Marta has extensive experience working with diverse personalities, from political parties to commercial and educational teams, in Spain and Latin America.

18042022 — 2024-05-10 18:20:00 UTC

The Tlatelolco massacre was a tragic event in Mexican history that occurred on October 2, 1968, in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in the Tlatelolco neighborhood of Mexico City. It was a culmination of the tense political atmosphere leading up to the 1968 Summer Olympics hosted by Mexico.