text: Mexico has had similar problems in the past and has survived.  True Obrador has not accepted his defeat and the street talk is that he may have good reason. PRI has a history of dirty politics and although I do not condone this, PRI does provide stability which is much needed to invite investments.  I love Mexico and have lived in the Yucatan for ten years and will return soon.  It is very peaceful in the Yucatan and the current violence in Oaxaca and San Cristobal does not reach the Yucatan.  Does it not seem odd to you that the PRI won by only 1% of the vote and then refused to do a recount but only a partial recount?\nMexico is not a joke.  Mexico has not invaded any other country.  Mexico is not responsible for mass wars and mass destruction.  Mexico in more ways than the US offers more individual freedom.  Where I have lived and will again return it is peaceful, lovely and loving.  Qualities which I have not found plentiful in the US during my current visit.  Yes.  The Cartels need to be stopped.  They are to be feared and their damage to Mexico is extensive.\nI would not apologize for your native homeland.  I've been throughout most of Mexico and have found the people generous in ways that most Americans who have so much more materially would find unthinkable.