CLINTON ARRIVES IN MEXICO FOR TALKS

In a quick pivot from impeachment, President Clinton arrived at this
Yucatan resort on Sunday for a quick summit to encourage more progress in
Mexico's difficult struggle against illegal drugs and government corruption.

The president and his wife were greeted at their sunset arrival by Mexican
President Ernesto Zedillo and his wife, Nilda.

The two leaders and their wives were to have a private dinner later.

A military honor guard saluted the Clintons and four children presented
bouquets of flowers. The president, traveling abroad two days after his
acquittal by the Senate, was accompanied by about a half-dozen members of
his Cabinet, including retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, director of the White
House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and Attorney General Janet Reno.

The 23-hour visit comes two weeks before the administration must render a
formal evaluation of Mexico's cooperation in fighting drug trafficking.
Clinton and Zedillo have met about every six months over the last few
years, and officials say this meeting is intended simply to maintain good
relations.

Soon after Air Force One was airborne, Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton
appeared in the press cabin of the plane passing out chocolate candy from a
huge heart-shaped box.

"Happy Valentines Day," the president said. "Isn't this the biggest heart
you ever saw in your life? This is a better kind of heart of darkness." He
did not elaborate.

Hillary Clinton said the candy was a gift from one of her brothers.

Clinton and Zedillo are expected to discuss immigration and complete an
agreement on border safety and curbing border violence.

Mexico could be hit with tough economic sanctions if it receives a failing
grade in the drug battle, something that has never happened.