Mexico: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
AQ Podcast | Mexico Under Pressure, Not Only from Trump
A broad look at U.S.-Mexico negotiations and other risks ahead
Trump’s Tariff Salvo Is Already Defining USMCA 2.0
Ahead of renegotiation, Mexico can use its leverage to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. and Canada, writes an expert.
Mexico Faces Monumental Challenges With Trump 2.0
Trump’s return will spark complex negotiations on trade, immigration, and security, an expert writes.
The Politician Leading a Sweeping Overhaul of Mexican Politics
As head of Morena in the lower house, Ricardo Monreal is at the forefront of a bid to recast Mexico’s legal framework—and has his own ambitions, too.
A Look Inside Mexico’s Ruling Party
After AMLO departed from office, the party is taking action to prevent defections and disarray.
Claudia Sheinbaum Stays on AMLO’s Course
Some expected Mexico’s president to alter her predecessor’s policies once in office. A month in, there’s little evidence of that.
AQ Podcast | Claudia Sheinbaum and the Shadow of AMLO
An analysis of how the president-elect might distinguish herself from AMLO and how to interpret her support for the recently-approved judicial reform
Claudia Sheinbaum: A “Techno-Populist” In Waiting?
Mexico’s next president will aim for a more pragmatic relationship with the private sector amid mounting fiscal pressure.
Mexico-U.S. Relations Will Test Sheinbaum From the Start
Recent approval of the judicial reform adds noise and uncertainty to bilateral ties.
A Fresh Look at Frida Kahlo
A new documentary reintroduces the iconic Mexican artist to a younger generation.
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.
For Sheinbaum, a Security Challenge in AMLO’s Home State
Southern states like Tabasco are enduring increased criminal activity. How will Mexico’s next government tackle the pervasive presence of drug cartels?
AQ Podcast | Our Mid-Year Update on Latin America’s Economies
A big-picture overview of Latin America’s economies, including the question of how much nearshoring is really happening.
AQ Podcast | What To Expect From Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico
Scholar Viri Ríos on what explains Sheinbaum’s resounding victory and how she may use the mandate Mexicans have given her.
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