Lorenzo Cordova

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's party won congressional elections on Sunday, retaining its simple majority despite protests and falling approval ratings, according to preliminary results.

Mexicans voted on Sunday in midterm elections expected to renew the congressional majority of President Enrique Pena Nieto's ruling party despite attempts by radical teachers to thwart the vote.

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's party won congressional elections on Sunday, retaining its simple majority despite protests and falling approval ratings, according to preliminary results.

Mexicans voted on Sunday in midterm elections expected to renew the congressional majority of President Enrique Pena Nieto's ruling party despite attempts by radical teachers to thwart the vote.