ith less than four weeks to go before we bid farewell to 2025—amidst the fury, the din, the missiles, and the drones—it is inevitable that we pause and take stock of how, in our political and social sphere, we will close out the year. Now that the first quarter of the century is over, we understand that we are not living in exceptional circumstances. Each period leading up to the world wars was unique in its time, yet they all shared the same air of menace.
Any analysis of López Obrador’s book “Grandeza” (Greatness) must start from its essentially political and ideological nature, rather than as an academic historical review. It is a text written based on assumptions about the past to explain and defend his vision of the present. López Obrador’s book is a gem for studying how a man imbued with Judeo-Christian values seeks to twist the human experience to fit his very particular vision of the universe and the humanity that inhabits it.
The text discusses Mexico’s struggle to achieve sustained economic growth since the mid-20th century, emphasizing the failures of successive governments. It highlights the paradox of Mexico as both prosperous and stagnant, attributing this to neglect of critical infrastructure and effective governance. Political conflicts further hinder needed reforms.
In 2023, journalists uncovered “Team Jorge,” an Israeli company manipulating elections worldwide, claiming to have influenced 33 elections. Led by Tal Hanan, the firm employed a vast network of digital avatars for disinformation. The investigation revealed the persistent threat of digital manipulation, highlighting the evolving landscape of political influence.
When Thomas Hobbes wrote Leviathan in 1651, he offered a warning that still resonates: chaos is humanity’s natural state (“solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short”), and order must be built—and rebuilt—by legitimate authority. A government that cannot guarantee security loses its right to rule.
The Iranian clerical revolution in 1979 led to a US embassy hostage crisis, impacting Jimmy Carter’s presidency. Steve Bannon, involved in military operations, later became a significant figure linking right-wing populism to traditionalist thought. He critiques modernity, promotes nationalist policies, and influences the Trump movement through media and ideologies rooted in religious and historical cycles.
The content reflects on Mexico’s complex relationship with revolution, contrasting its cultural reverence with historical failures observed globally. It critiques the current administration’s approach, highlighting stagnation in economic growth, education, and increasing violence and corruption. The author calls for an evolution in societal progress rather than celebrating revolutionary myths.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum’s absence from key international forums has drawn criticism, particularly regarding drug trafficking and violence. This lack of engagement coincides with a demoralized diplomatic corps and a government hesitant to openly address controversial issues. Mexico’s foreign policy operates in secrecy, reflecting a disconnect with its economic partners and democratic values.
The text discusses the disconnect between political leaders and societal realities, emphasizing that many issues in Mexico stem from leaders denying reality and misinterpreting public unrest as conspiracies. It warns against repeating past mistakes and highlights the urgency of addressing entrenched violence and public discontent to avoid further societal breakdown.
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