President apologizes over mansion scandal

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has apologised for a scandal involving his wife’s purchase two years ago of a $7m house from a government contractor. Mr Pena Nieto said it had damaged people’s faith in the presidency. He said he had not broken the law and promised to redouble efforts to fight corruption. Mr Pena […]

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has apologised for a scandal involving his wife’s purchase two years ago of a $7m house from a government contractor.
Mr Pena Nieto said it had damaged people’s faith in the presidency.
He said he had not broken the law and promised to redouble efforts to fight corruption.
Mr Pena Nieto’s party, the PRI, suffered severe losses in recent local elections.
He was addressing political leaders at the unveiling of a new anti-corruption system that increases the monitoring of politicians.