Vicente Fox made history in 2000 by winning the presidential election with 43% of the popular vote, becoming the first president not from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) since 1929. He assumed office on December 1, 2000, serving until November 30, 2006. During his presidency, Fox focused on neoliberal economic policies and social welfare initiatives, including the landmark Seguro Popular, which provided health coverage to approximately 55 million independent workers. Prior to his historic presidential term, Fox built a distinguished career in both business and public service.
More recently, in 2018, Fox joined the High Times board of directors, continuing his advocacy for progressive drug policy.