Mexican president collapses

MEXICAN President Vicente Fox collapsed at his ranch today, the national daily Reforma reported.

Mr Fox, whose six-year term ends next week, fell at an event in front of congressmen, the online version of the newspaper said.

Politicians had been told he was conscious and stable.

A government press official was unable to confirm the report.

Mr Fox, 64, hands power to president-elect Felipe Calderon on December 1.