For over 50 years, Mexico has faced unfulfilled political promises, systemic poverty, and mediocrity. Despite high hopes with every new administration, the cycle of disillusionment continues. Current challenges include rising violence, political instability, and the urgent need for meaningful change to improve the country’s future and address social inequities effectively.
AMLO’s conflict with Mexico’s Judiciary, marked by radical anti-Supreme Court actions and vocal opposition, is stirring political and economic instability. Amidst capital flight, cartel gains, and strained US relations, his final term’s aggression aims to reshape power dynamics, reflecting deep-rooted party fanaticism and looming threats of recession and neoliberal backlash.
Luis Rubio argues that Mexico’s recent elections, where López Obrador gained substantial support, do not signify a regime change but a return to the old political system. Despite promises of democracy, the President’s actions have undermined democratic institutions, leading to a powerful presidency reminiscent of post-revolutionary caudillismo.
A diverse gathering, including students and professionals, rallied on Sunday at the Angel of Independence to defend judicial independence in Mexico. They emphasize the need for impartial, professional judges and the importance of maintaining the separation of powers, amid broader concerns about democracy and rising activism. “Times are changing,” echoing Bob Dylan’s lyrics.
Luis Rubio critiques Mexico’s political evolution over decades, highlighting fragmented governance, weak institutions, and the challenges President López Obrador’s successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, will face. Despite electoral victories, the country lacks stable structures, risking governance under caudillos and organized crime. Effective institution-building is crucial for future resilience.
Ricardo Pascoe Pierce Mexico is experiencing a severe crisis at the end of six years. The situation is further complicated by the inability of its leading promoters to recognize it. A vignette that unveils this incapacity was López Obrador’s last Government Report. And it is …
Antonio Navalón reflects on the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, highlighting his consistent transparency about his intentions for Mexico. Despite initial doubts, López Obrador achieved significant changes, often criticized for prioritizing immediate aid over long-term development. The electoral success of his party and the transition to Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership underscores the enduring influence and controversial legacy of his administration.
Ricardo Pascoe Pierce The overrepresentation of Morena in Congress was consummated. In a few weeks, there will be at least a change of the Judicial Power and the elimination of the autonomous bodies. An electoral reform to close the way to minorities and reelection will …
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The recent electoral victory has emboldened Mexico’s President and his party, Morena, leading to actions that could undermine Dr. Sheinbaum’s capital. Despite the win, Mexico faces significant economic and political challenges. Trust and stability are crucial for governance, and proposed constitutional changes risk destabilizing the country further.
Juan Villoro After years of writing, the master of paradoxes, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, made a curious statement: “The human race, to which most of my readers belong…”. He thus suggested that his texts were also available to other animals. Read at the beginning of the …