from Reuters
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's conservative president-elect, who narrowly defeated a leftist in July's election, on Thursday vowed to fight rampant crime and poverty after he takes office on December 1.
Felipe Calderon said he plans to step up the government's battle against violent drug gangs that operate without risk of arrest in many parts of the country.
"The state can't abdicate its responsibility to safeguard its citizens and their property. We can't let there be de facto powers that attack society and challenge the state's authority," he told reporters after sending an outline of his plans to lawmakers.
Drug smugglers have become increasingly violent in Mexico in recent months and Calderon's home state of Michoacan has been hit with gruesome murders including beheadings.
Calderon proposed creating special police forces and judges that would be highly paid, specially trained and given personal protection while they take on narcotics cartels.
A former energy minister from outgoing President Vicente Fox's party, Calderon beat Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador by less than 1 percentage point, underlining the massive gap between the rich and poor in Mexico.
Calderon says he wants to heal the wounds opened by the election, in which Lopez Obrador accused him of fraud, and has promised to attack poverty as well as make deals with opposition parties.
"I'll focus on the priorities of beating poverty, guaranteeing public safety and creating productive jobs," he said.
A streamlined tax system, infrastructure investment and cheaper energy would reduce poverty by speeding up Mexico's economy, according to his outline.
"The priority is to create jobs. The path: economic growth, competitiveness and resulting investment," Calderon said.
Fox has struggled to create jobs and beat the drug cartels.
A special federal police force formed under Fox was supposed to be beyond the reach of crime bosses. But several of its members have been charged with corruption and even violent crimes.
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A Tenant’s Guide to Renting
The first challenge every tenant faces is finding an apartment for rent that suits their individual needs. For today’s tenant, the most effective apartment search can be done using an online apartment finder. Tenants should decide what they require in an apartment or house rental before beginning their search. For example: the number of bedrooms, location or distance from public transportation and how much the tenant can afford to pay in rent, furnished or unfurnished apartment, etc. By making these important decisions first, tenants can avoid renting an apartment or house only to regret it later. Many tenants today are taking advantage of the convenience of the internet to locate apartments for rent as opposed to the traditional print publications.
Once a possible apartment or home has been found, it is the tenant's duty to thoroughly inspect the premises making a commitment in the form of a security deposit. A tenant should not rely on the landlord or the landlord's agent to tell the tenant if anything is wrong with the property. The tenant must inspect the property carefully and ask questions about it.
Inspecting the condition and functionality of the following areas/features of the apartment before committing yourself as a tenant is highly recommended.
1. Kitchen appliances in working order.
2. Water pressure strong, plumbing without leaks.
3. Electrical outlets and wiring working.
4. Walls and ceiling painted or papered without cracks
5. Ventilation or air conditioning accessible.
6. Floors, railings and bathrooms in good repair.
7. Fire escape easy to use.
8. Stairs safe and well-lighted.
9. No rodents or insects.
10. Heating system in working order.
11. If furnished, check and write down condition of all furniture.
12. Windows and doors operable and weather-tight; screens provided.
The tenant should also check the security of the building to find out if there is a dead-bolt lock, security chain, or through-the-door viewer.
BEWARE OF EXISTING DAMAGES: In order to avoid being blamed for damages that already exist in the rental unit, the cautious tenant should take every step for self-protection. Before moving in (or as soon as possible thereafter), the tenant should make a list of all existing damages and repairs that need to be made. A copy of the list should he presented to the landlord and attached to the lease This way the landlord cannot blame the tenant for damages caused by others and the tenant will know what the landlord intends to repair. If the tenant keeps good records the landlord will not be able to keep the tenant’s security deposit for damages that were actually caused by others. Taking pictures before moving in is also strongly recommended.
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