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"I know Escae with proud people who barely survive"

"You claim you'll end poverty in Mexico The President is rams"

"Is that why he sent you?" Topiltzin asked

Rivas nodded "He wishes to open a line of communication "

There was silence as a grim smile crossed Topiltzin's features "A shrewd man Because of my country's econo Partido Revolutionary Institutional out of office, and he fears an upheaval in US and Mexican relations So he plays both ends against the middle"

"I can't read the President's mind"

"He will soon learn the greatdoor class and wealthy They are sick of political fraud and corruption They are tired of digging garbage in the slums They will suffer no more"

"By building a utopia from the dust of the Aztecs?"

"Your own nation would do well to return to the ways of your founding fathers"

"The Aztecs were the biggest butchers in the Aovernment on ancient barbarian beliefs is" Rivas paused

He almost said "idiotic" Instead, he pulled back and said, "naive"

Topiltzin's round face tensed and his hands worked coet, it was the Spanish conquistadors who slaughtered our common ancestors"

"Spain could say the sa the Inquisition"

"What does your President want from me?"

"Merely peace and prosperity in Mexico," replied Rivas, holding the line "And a promise you will not steer a course toward Communism"