Enrique Peña Nieto was governor of Mexico 's most populous state . The job catapulted him into the national spotlight . While his proposals for reducing violence have played well in Mexico , they sparked some concerned among Republican lawmakers on the other side of the border , who worry he may not be as committed to combating cartels as his predecessor . Critics say Peña Nieto is too cozy with Mexico 's media . Comment:
Enrique Peña Nieto was governor of Mexico 's most populous state . The job catapulted him into the national spotlight . Critics say Peña Nieto is too cozy with Mexico 's media . Comment: