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Political and Security Environment
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Mexico is a federal republic. Strong executive power is vested in the president (in fact, the Mexican political system is known colloquially as "presidencialismo"), who is directly elected for one six-year term. The president, who may not seek a second term, traditionally handpicks his successor. Legislative power lies with the bicameral National Congress, which comprises the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The 500 members of the Chamber of Deputies (300 popularly elected,...
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