Word: mexicanization
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Arriving at the rain-drenched airport near La Paz, a quiet resort in Southern Baja California, Reagan shook hands with De la Madrid and then positioned himself to receive a Mexican abrazo. But De la Madrid firmly caught Reagan by the lower arm and avoided the traditional Latin hug. "We want to appear more serious, more dignified, not folkloric," a Mexican aide later explained. Diplomats described the subsequent talks as "useful," but although there were signs of movement behind the scenes on a number of issues, both sides apparently agreed to disagree about Central America...
...Mexican governments, furthermore, have a strong domestic motive for paying lip service to revolutions in the region. The country's stability, remarkable by Latin American standards, has been achieved through astute bargaining among various power groups. By stressing Mexico's revolutionary credentials in foreign policy, the government co-opts leftist parties that might be opposed to its more conservative policies at home. Says Mexican Social Democrat Luis Sanchez Aguilar: "When the left applauds the external policy of Mexico, it has an excuse to forget the rightist policies inside...
...diplomatic nonchalance, there is little doubt that Mexico is concerned about the trends south of its border. Neighboring Guatemala's campaign against leftist insurgents in its northern region has driven an estimated 80,000 Indians across the Mexican border and into refugee camps in the impoverished state of Chiapas...
...founder of the Contadora group, Mexican Foreign Minister Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor, 41, has been actively involved in seeking a peaceful solution to the conflicts in Central America. The stylish, eloquent former professor of international law met with TIME Mexico City Bureau Chief James Willwerth and Reporter Laura López last week to offer his analysis of the region's troubles. Excerpts from the interview...
...will never marry again," Elizabeth Taylor reportedly declared 18 months ago. Well, when she was young, it was said that a woman was entitled to change her mind. And so last week Taylor, 51, announced her engagement to wealthy Mexican Lawyer Victor Gonzalez Luna, 56. He will be husband No. 8. To mark the occasion, Gonzalez Luna presented his intended with a 16½-carat sapphire surrounded by tiny diamonds. So forget Liz and Dick; until further notice, make...