Juana M. Véliz, CSU-Los Angeles
“21st Century Neoliberalism: Plan Puebla Panamá in Mexico”

Corporate globalization is a high source of conflict for southern Mexico. As a consequence of Mexico’s neoliberal policies, 1999 saw the introduction of Plan Puebla Panama (PPP). Even though the Fox administration has sold PPP as promising, NAFTA has indicated what can be expected of yet another neoliberal model. Mexico has ignored the possible consequences of further impoverishment and displacement of people causing a powerful opposition in an already high-conflict area.