Mexico

AQ Podcast: Mexico’s Puzzling Referendum

Denise Dresser weighs in on the political game behind AMLO’s referendum on past presidents.

The upcoming “popular consultation” is designed to fail. AMLO knows it.

The loss of his legislative supermajority will not reverse the Mexican president’s progress toward his ultimate goal: the expansion of state power.

AMLO’s coalition lost precious seats in Congress, placing a hurdle on his plans to pursue constitutional changes.

Agustin Maciel-Padilla’s new book looks beyond the simple narratives about the country’s violence.

Mexico’s president is lending a hand to his own party ahead of the June mid-term vote – while blurring the lines on campaign rules.

Months from the largest elections in the country’s history, an electoral institution finds itself drawn into public battle.

COVID-19 has reminded us – again – of the need for women leaders.

AMLO’s push to expand state control over energy markets is misguided and harmful.

Russia and China have stepped up their influence in Latin America, complicating President Biden’s hopes of hemispheric dialogue.

Warmer relations between AMLO and Beijing could create a security conundrum for the U.S.

Policies on security, immigration and trade all need to evolve. Some personal diplomacy would help, too.

January may bring more momentum for the case, but don’t expect a system overhaul.

The president’s dismantling of the economy may soon come to haunt him.

Two years into his term, the president’s celebration of promises left out a big one.