Op-Ed: 15 Notes on Mexico’s New Militarism

Emiliano Polo* The hazardous compulsion for a military takeover of civil institutions in Mexico has been the trademark of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s presidency. A recent study by CIDE University found that, between 2006 and 2021, over 246 government functions, previously in charge of civilian authorities, have been handed over to the Mexican armed forces. … Continue reading Op-Ed: 15 Notes on Mexico’s New Militarism