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Against the background of a US-Mexico relationship which is becoming increasingly close and complex, this paper discusses the policy implications of the results of the 2012 Mexican presidential and legislative elections. As Mexico does not allow consecutive reelection for any office, the results of these elections could lead to significant changes in the country's political landscape, and by extension, its foreign policy towards the US. This report provides an overview of the parties and candidates competing in the Mexican federal elections, with a focus on the presidential contest, followed by a discussion of key issues in the campaign that could have implications for US-Mexican relations.