The country goes to the polls in a few hours to elect a new president. However, violence and allegations of vote-rigging  threaten to overshadow the vote. 

Follow Al Jazeera English's live coverage of the country's elections. 

Visit Al Jazeera's Spotlight page: Mexico Decides, for some background to the elections. 

Read the latest news story, to find out more about the crucial questions at stake ahead of the important vote. 

And keep following our coverage on our live blog here for more up-to-the-minute information from our correspondents and experts on the ground.