Ricardo Pascoe Pierce describes the “poisoned apple” of crises AMLO is leaving for incoming President Sheinbaum. These include violence, organized crime, judiciary dismemberment, economic issues, and strained U.S. relations. Furthermore, AMLO’s proposed militaristic measures and enduring influence reflect a regime intent on repressing political dissidents and evading corruption investigations.
The article discusses Mexico’s current public security crisis, attributing it to various factors including a lack of political control, economic liberalization, and the rise of powerful drug mafias. It critiques the ineffective governmental response, emphasizing the need for a bottom-up approach to security starting from local law enforcement.
The post commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, highlighting their impact on US defense and intelligence dynamics. It critiques American bureaucracy, emphasizes the ongoing global crisis, political games, and predicts challenges in U.S.-Mexico relations. Kamala Harris’ debate performance against Trump and her potential political rise are also discussed.
The content criticizes widespread political and institutional corruption in Mexico, emphasizing the erosion of dignity and ethical standards in public life. It highlights recent legislative and judicial misconduct, portraying it as a betrayal of democratic principles. The author calls for a reclaiming of dignity to restore respect and accountability in governance.
The movement against the judicial reform in Mexico demands its repeal to safeguard judicial independence, professional careers, and labor rights. With broad social support, it seeks to present a clear alternative rooted in Chief Justice Norma Piña’s proposal, highlighting the reform’s illegitimacy amid economic and security challenges.
The movement against judicial reform in Mexico is intensifying, emphasizing the need for its revocation. The National Association of Circuit Magistrates, District Judges, and the Mexican Association of Women Judges are at the forefront, advocating for judicial independence and labor rights. Broad political and social support is sought to sustain democracy and propose an alternative reform.
The article compares the evolution of democracy in Latin America and Asia, contrasting the reactive nature of Latin American democratization during economic crises with the deliberate choice of democracy by economically successful Asian countries. It argues that strong, developmental governments in Asia fostered stability and economic growth, unlike the crisis-driven reforms in Mexico.
The Mexican Senate has dissolved the Judicial Power, concentrating all governmental powers in a single person, paving the way for an authoritarian regime. Despite opposition, the ruling party manipulated electoral results to achieve a qualified majority. This move, viewed as a coup d’état, threatens Mexico’s democracy and individual rights.
Federico Reyes Heroles discusses societal poisoning, comparing it to the insidious effects of fascism in postwar Holland and the pervasive negativity in contemporary Mexican politics. He critiques inflammatory rhetoric by officials, the normalization of extreme divisive language, and the consequential erosion of societal values, highlighting a need for collective consolation and understanding.
The mobilizations against the AMLO-Sheinbaum proposal to overhaul the judiciary highlight broad rejection from society, investors, international organizations, and the media. Despite the government’s efforts to adjust voting thresholds in their favor, significant protests by judiciary workers and students underscore deep societal distrust toward the government’s intentions, revealing its underlying weaknesses.