Brussels, 31/08/2000 (Agence Europe) - On 25 August, the French Presidency issued the following declaration on behalf of the EU:
"The European Union commends the smooth conduct of the elections in Chiapas, which confirms that democracy has taken a firm hold in Mexico. It takes note of the decision of the voters, the majority of whom were in favour of Mr Pablo Salazar Mendiguchia, the "Alliance for Chiapas" candidate, and it congratulates him on his election as governor of the State. The...