In 2013，President Mujica’s policies were criticized and questioned by opposition parties and some members of the ruling coalition. The ruling coalition has reached a consensus on choosing former President Tabaré Vázquez as a candidate for the 2014 presidential election. Economic growth became accelerated in 2013，but the inflation pressure also increased. It is noticeable that Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize the use of marijuana. There were numerous diplomatic and trade frictions between Uruguay and Argentina in 2013. But the Mujica government maintained close relations with Venezuela and China，which featured by frequent high level official visits.