Defying Gravity

The piece discusses Mexico’s potential for economic growth while addressing President Sheinbaum’s goals for inclusive development and social programs. It critiques past government failures, emphasizing the need for clear rules, trust, and a focus on productivity to harmonize social benefits and economic progress. Successful transformations rely on stable, supportive government policies.

Think of the living

The text emphasizes the need to focus on the living rather than past atrocities, using examples like post-war cooperation in Europe, Japan’s transformation, and Vietnam’s resilience despite historical wounds. It calls for a shift towards future-building and reconciliation, advocating for understanding and compassion rather than hatred.

A Walled-in Government Bids Farewell

Ricardo Pascoe Pierce critiques AMLO’s government for its contradictory nature, marked by physical and political walls that symbolize both strength and weakness. He highlights the regime’s failure to engage with opposition and international allies, while imposing control over domestic institutions. Pascoe warns of the potential autocratic future under Sheinbaum’s administration.

The End of the Dream

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.

The Year of Justice

Antonio Navalón Everywhere, from North to South, from East to West, from the United States to Israel, from Venezuela to Spain, and from Spain to Mexico, justice is in crisis. This crisis is mainly due to two things: first, the evolution of a fundamental power …

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Larry Fink’s BlackRock 2024 Annual Chairman’s Letter to Investors

Time to rethink retirement When my mom passed away in 2012, my dad started to decline quickly, and my brother and I had to go through my parents’ bills and finances. Both my mom and dad worked great jobs for 50 years, but they were …

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The winds of the people

Antonio Navalón Many years ago, precisely in 1937 – months after the Spanish Civil War began – the poet Miguel Hernández, a native of a place full of history and invasions, Alicante, and who was self-taught, wrote a poem that completely uplifted the Spanish people. …

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The Financial Times presents A Testing Year for Democracy.

The Editor of the Financial Times, Roula Khalaf, addressed a letter to its readers welcoming to Democracy 2024 with a series of articles and short films marking an extraordinary year ahead. “More than half the global population is potentially voting in elections this year. Some …

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Spain: The Price of Power

Antonio Navalón There is global unanimity that the 21st century, which has brought and contributed so much to the history of the modern world, has also witnessed an enormous depreciation in the quality of the political ruling class. This is not a problem that only …

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