Mexico's PRI Party Wins Big

Official tallies show that after 99% of the ballots were counted on Monday, Mexico's PRI party swept the midterm elections, the Los Angeles Times reported.

President Calderon's party, the PAN, earned 28% of the vote, while the PRI won approximately 36.6%. The PRI was able to double its seats in Congress and win as many as 5 of the 6 governships that were at stake. The PAN did have one win that was not expected: the governship of the state of Sonora, which had been a PRI stronghold.

The PRI's gains may make it hard for President Calderon to pass his legislative agenda. He is urging the Mexican Congress to work together. "The competition is behind us, and now we have to focus our efforts on seeking the agreements the country needs to recover, as soon as possible, economic growth, job creation and public safety," Calderon said.

Online sources: Associated Press, Los Angeles Times

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