Antonio Navalón These are not just turbulent times but a moment of profound significance in the U.S.-Mexico relationship. The events of last Thursday, whether viewed as a turning point, a closure, or a setback, herald a new era. To grasp the full impact of the …
Ricardo Pascoe Pierce The search for “eternity” has been a fundamental human aspiration deeply rooted in our history and culture. As Jorge Luis Borges once expressed, “Eternity frightens me”, a sentiment that resonates with many. Yet, all human cultures have longed for some form of …
Ricardo Pascoe Pierce The closing of the six-year term has ushered in a period of turbulence, shrouded in uncertainty, confusion, and vile abuse. The growing presence of drug trafficking across the national territory and signs of economic deterioration cast a shadow of doubt on Morena’s …
Luis Rubio A banner hanging from a building during the recent presidential race concisely defined Mexico’s challenge: “Democracy with defects or dictatorship without rights: you decide.” Although democracy is a term frequently employed in Mexican political rhetoric, AMLO, the outgoing president, converted it into an …
Federico Reyes Heroles The FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) of the United States dates back to 1967. With a long diplomatic career, collaborator of Olof Palme, a progressive and very enlightened man, and author of many books on Central America and Afghanistan, Mexico was on …
Antonio Navalón Frankly, to attempt reelection as president of the United States at the age of 81 was madness. However, it seemed that the only one who had not heard about it and did not want to hear about it was the person himself. Officially, …
Ricardo Pascoe Pierce Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, has made a significant decision to withdraw from the reelection campaign. This decision, while it may bring relief to some, also ushers in a period of uncertainty and potential upheaval within the Democratic …
Ricardo Pascoe Pierce President López Obrador has invoked the phrase “coup d’état” 167 times, including four instances of “technical coup d’état” and one of “soft coup” until March 16, 2024. His recent use of the term, in the context of the potential rejection of his …
Luis Rubio In The Name of The Rose, Umberto Eco employs an anecdote to evoke an obvious fact. He says: “In the Middle Ages, cathedrals and convents burned like tinder; imagining a medieval story without a fire is like imagining a Second World War movie in …
Liébano Sáenz The issue of over-representation in Mexico’s House of Representatives is multifaceted and deeply concerning. This problem has become particularly urgent following the recent presidential and congressional elections held on June 2nd, 2024. At its core, over-representation represents a grave inequity and disproportionality between …