AQ Podcast: “A Make-or-Break Moment For Mexican Democracy”
Political commentator Carlos Bravo Regidor on AMLO’s plan to overhaul the country’s electoral authority and more.
Graphic: Mexico’s Young Politicians
AQ looks at indicators measuring youth participation in politics—and profiles leading politicians age 40 and under.
AMLO’s Expansion of the Military Undermines Mexico’s Civilian Tradition
As Mexico’s president gives the military more and more roles, public opinion seems worryingly supportive.
Mexico: When Trade and Energy Policy Collide
AMLO’s push to protect Pemex and CFE is hurting the companies themselves.
AQ Podcast: Denise Dresser on Mexico-US Relations and What AMLO Really Wants
The political analyst on AMLO’s attitude towards the US and Mexican domestic politics
The Race Begins for Mexico’s Next President
The president’s attention is devoted to lining up a successor, but several figures in the ruling party want the nomination.
AQ Podcast: What a Global Recession Might Mean for Latin America
Inflation, high interest rates and a slowdown in China present challenges, but the region’s economies have been resilient, says Revilla.
Mexico and Washington Can Disagree Without the World Ending
AMLO’s no-show at the summit in Los Angeles won’t disrupt collaboration on issues like migration.
Why Gender Violence in Mexico Persists—And How to Stop It
Gender violence is on the rise. But the government has overlooked the most basic and effective ways to protect women.
Mexico and Andrés Manuel López Obrador: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. The former mayor of Mexico City has pursued his “fourth transformation” reform agenda, including large-scale infrastructure projects as well as an energy sector overhaul. Concerns about democratic backsliding mounted in 2022 as López Obrador increasingly lashed out against … Read more
REACTION: AMLO’s Energy Reform Rejected
The Mexican president’s landmark legislation failed to achieve a necessary supermajority in Congress.
AQ Podcast: From El Salvador to Mexico and Brazil, Democracies Under Pressure
What the region can do about a new authoritarian impulse, with HRW’s Tamara Taraciuk Broner.
How Mexico’s Middle Class Holds the Key to 2024
The next presidential election will hinge on middle-class voters hit hard by inflation, lack of economic growth and COVID-19.
AMLO’s Risky Strategy: Put Mexico’s Military Everywhere
Long-term deployment and an ever-expanding mandate may harm the reputation of Mexico’s most trusted institution.
AQ Podcast: AMLO on the Defensive
The Mexican president’s top priorities face pressure at home and abroad, says former Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan.
