Corn Crisis!!!

In a New York Times article on January 19 it states that Mexico's public has been heard. With the rise of corn prices, the public could no longer deal with the effects and made their voices heard. The price of tortillas, an essential staple in the people's diet, had risen in the past three weeks to be 35 cents a pound. This price jump effected many local business owners to lose business. The people made their voice known and President Felipe Calderon actually listened. He called for an agreement with business owners to stabilize the price of corn. Not only did he make an agreement to stabilize the price of tortillas but he also regulated the prices of cornmeal that is sold to small businesses. These efforts should make a difference with the people's eyes. It makes me wonder if this understanding and listening to the people was a one time thing or if it will spread to other South American or Central American governments.