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Mexican President Celebrates Five Years after Vote
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Vicente Fox asks crowds to celebrate democracy, saying his election
win helped awaken the nation





Vicente Fox Thousands of Mexicans have rallied to celebrate the
five-year anniversary of President Vicente Fox's election win over the
former ruling party.

Mr. Fox asked the crowds Saturday to celebrate democracy, saying his
election win helped awaken the nation.

Former Polish president Lech Walesa joined the president near the
Angel of Independence statue, where tens of thousands had gathered
after the 2000 election.

Critics accused Mr. Fox of using Saturday's event as a last-minute
partisan rally one day ahead of elections for governor in Mexico
state.

Mr. Fox said the rally was a celebration for all Mexican citizens, not
a political celebration.

Opponents say Mr. Fox has failed to fulfill campaign promises like
cutting poverty, while supporters point to the nation's economic
stability.

Some information for this report provided by AP and Reuters.




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