Voters in Mexico will elect a new president Sunday amid a long-lasting drug war that continues to plague the country with fear and violence. Despite protests from a growing student movement, polls show that Enrique Pena Nieto remains in front.
The stakes are high in Mexico’s upcoming presidential election. The candidates will meet Sunday to debate the issues, but many in Mexico won’t be watching as the two largest television networks have chosen not to air them, in favor of regular programming.