"Reforms are not ends in themselves; they are a means to raise the living standard of the population."
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About Carlos Salinas de Gortari
Carlos Salinas de Gortari is a Mexican economist and politician who served as the President of Mexico from 1988 to 1994. He implemented significant economic reforms known as the Salinismo, including the privatization of state-owned companies and the signing of NAFTA. However, his administration was marred by allegations of corruption and electoral fraud. Salinas de Gortari's presidency marked a key period in Mexico's transition to a more market-oriented economy.
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