Whack-a-mole: Mexican president vows to beat violence, poverty

From China a report on a speech by the President of Mexico in which he proclaims, once again, success on many fronts. Well, the Chinese know a lot about propaganda, and about whacking moles.

Mexican president vows to beat violence, poverty - People's Daily Online: "Mexico can overcome organized crimes and poverty, and the government will do more to that end, President Felipe Calderon said Sunday.

Touting achievements after four years in office during a broadcast speech at the National Auditorium, Calderon said Mexico has cut extreme poverty by 25 percent over the period, boosting citizens' purchasing power and shoring up the economy significantly." Nov. 29, 2010