Juan Ramón de la Fuente, former rector of UNAM, is increasing his media protagonism these days, a sign he might finally run for elected office. Though whether it will be as Governor of Mexico State, Chief of Government of Mexico City or - why not? - the presidency remains to be seen.
De la Fuente recently expressed admiration for Obama, who a few months ago stated he wanted to refocus the "drug war" strategy toward one where drugs are principally regarded an issue of public health/ De la Fuente, former secretary of health in the government of Ernesto Zedillo (1994-2000) reiterated his preference for "prevention, education, treatment and rehabilitation," and pointedly noted that putting the subject of legalization up for discussion was a great step forward.
De la Fuente, a surgeon, is not affiliated with the PRI nor any other party, though he is regarded as close to the social-democratic wing of the PRD. Will he be a dark-horse presidential candidate for 2012, as a "citizen candidate"?
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