The president of Mexico said his country's future is at stake and warned of a failing democracy.

At a security conference, President Felipe Calderon said there would be dire consequences without more government help.
    
Calderon urged lawmakers to take a stance against organized crime in the drug war and political corruption.
    
He gave an account of the growth of political corruption ahead of next month's election.
    
Calderon's seeking to end to single term elections.