Many presidents of various political persuasions find themselves under considerable political pressure. 

President Rafael Correa faced upper-class pushback over proposed legislation to increase taxes on inheritances and capital gains. 

The fact that Mauricio Macri is the head of the opposition is the clearest expression of Argentina’s political polarization.  The country is at a crossroads between two economic models. 

There is no doubt that Mexico needs reforms and changes, but they should do more than help energy companies make more money.