Neoliberalism and the process of Democratization in Mexico: Driving forces for the 2006 energy reform

The recent energy reform proposed by the President of Mexico entails a separation from the traditional public ownership of petroleum towards the increasing private investment in the oil sector. In this paper I will look at the process of Democratization and Neoliberalism as the main driving forces behind that change. Thus, understanding their dynamics as well as their co-relationship will help us to shed some light in relation to the shifting position of the State.