Former President Felipe Calderon Honored by Institute of the Americas Sandra Dibble - The San Diego Union-Tribune
go to original November 19, 2013

Mexican President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa during a speech Monday in Coronado, where he was honored by the Institute of the Americas with its Leadership in the Americas Award. (Sean M. Haffey/U-T San Diego)

CORONADO — The Institute of the Americas on Monday night honored former Mexican President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa with its Leadership in the Americas Award, in recognition of “outstanding contributions to economic and social reforms in the Americas.”

In accepting the award, Calderón spoke of how Mexico confronted the global economic crisis during his administration.

“I served my country in very difficult moments. However, I don’t complain about it,” said Calderón, who held the presidency from 2006-12 and is also known for his war against drug cartels. “To serve Mexico in such difficult moments has been a double honor and a singular privilege.”

He listed some of his economy-related measures, such as government investment in infrastructure, a temporary-jobs program for the nation’s poorest regions, and greater backing of loans for small and medium-sized businesses.

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