U.S. relations with Mexico are about to take another turn, and with some careful nurturing on both sides of the border, the prospects for building a mature, vibrant bilateral relationship have not been better in years. But the window is small, and the time to do so is now.

The presidency of George Bush has entered its last act. With the Democratic victory in the mid term election, the 2008 presidential election campaign has begun. Partly as a result, the next two years will be a period during which the domestic U.S.

Yet again, proving his political resilience, Brazil's Teflon president overwhelmingly bounced back from an unexpectedly close first round to win reelection two Sundays ago.