Mexico-U.S. Relations Will Test Sheinbaum From the Start
Recent approval of the judicial reform adds noise and uncertainty to bilateral ties.
Morena’s Unchecked Power Will Test Mexico’s Institutions
The party is in position to pass reforms with far-reaching consequences for Mexico’s politics and economy.
In Mexico and Brazil, Anti-Corruption Efforts Seem to Have Faded
Policies to fight graft are a low priority in both countries and have lost momentum in the region as a whole.
A Fresh Look at Frida Kahlo
A new documentary reintroduces the iconic Mexican artist to a younger generation.
The Fading Effort to Stop AMLO’s Judicial Reform
Norma Piña, head of Mexico’s highest court, is leading the charge to resist major changes to the judiciary. Is it too late?
A Growing Rift in the U.S.-Colombia Relationship
Halfway through President Gustavo Petro’s term, divisions over critical issues have strained the alliance.
In Mexico, the Presidential “Dedazo” Is Weaker Than It Seems
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum is AMLO’s preferred successor. But history shows the “dedazo” doesn’t always translate to power behind the scenes.
AMLO’s Judicial Reform Overlooks the Key Weakness of Mexican Justice
Prosecutors’ willingness and capacity to investigate crimes is the nation’s judicial system’s weakest link, writes an expert.
In the Americas, Democrats’ “Soft Power Matters”
A continuation of Biden’s policies would promote democracy while addressing hotspots like Haiti and Venezuela, two former national security officials write.
Trump’s Vision: “Make the Americas Grow Again”
A second Trump term would focus on reviving hemispheric economic growth through nearshoring and other policies, writes a former adviser.
En las Américas, el “soft power” de Biden es relevante
Un segundo mandato de Biden seguiría promoviendo la democracia y abordaría puntos conflictivos como Haití y Venezuela, escriben dos ex funcionarios de seguridad nacional.
A visão de Trump: “fazer as Américas crescerem novamente”
Um segundo mandato de Trump retomaria crescimento econômico do hemisfério por meio de políticas de nearshoring e outras iniciativas, escreve um ex-assessor.
Nas Américas, o soft power de Biden é importante
Um segundo mandato de Biden continuaria a promover a democracia enquanto aborda pontos críticos como Haiti e Venezuela, escrevem dois ex-funcionários de segurança nacional.
Meet the Chelemeras: The Maya Women Who Restore Mangroves in Mexico’s Yucatán
Internationally hailed, the reforestation project run by 14 women targets these life-sheltering, shoreline-protecting ecosystems.
When Mexico Tried a Different Approach to Drugs—and Washington Said No
In 1940, a major reform envisioned treating drug addiction with regulated dispensaries, until the U.S. helped put a stop to it.
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