Austerity and Peace

Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, 48, discussed his nation's role in promoting peace in Central America with 50 American business leaders and journalists traveling in the region on a TIME-sponsored news tour, and offered his views on how Mexico's pressing economic problems were being resolved. Excerpts:

On the growing Central American turmoil. For Mexico, the Central American and Caribbean areas represent a vital interest. We are greatly troubled by the events taking place in the area. We believe that if the community of nations of this region allows a war to break out in Central America, it would be very...

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