Enrique Peña Nieto was governor of Mexico 's most populous state . The job brought him into the national spotlight . CNN 's Miguel Marquez , Mario Gonzalez and CNNMexico.com contributed to this report . Critics say Peña Nieto is too cozy with Mexico 's media . His aggressive drug control strategy has received praise in Mexico , concern in the U.S .
Enrique Peña Nieto was governor of Mexico 's most populous state . The job brought him into the national spotlight . Critics say Peña Nieto is too cozy with Mexico 's media . His aggressive drug control strategy has received praise in Mexico , concern in the U.S .