Just ahead of his first state of the nation address, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's energy reform plan is facing strong opposition.
Thousands of people against privatizing Mexico's energy exploration held a protest march in Mexico City Saturday. President Pena Nieto says reforming the state-run Pemex oil company would allow private companies to explore Mexico's oil and gas reserves.
A change to the constitution is required before Mr. Pena Nieto's reform plan moves ahead. He delivers his state of the nation address on Monday.Just ahead of his first state of the nation address, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's energy reform plan is facing strong opposition.
