The Revenge of the Earth.

The Earth faces a dire environmental crisis as wildfires, rising oceans, and climate change intensify, revealing our failure to act despite decades of discourse. Political decisions, like the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, exemplify our regression. Urgent action is needed to combat ecological degradation and secure a livable future for subsequent generations.

The Robot God

Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” critiques artificial intelligence, emphasizing its moral implications and ecological impact. He argues for dismantling AI’s connection to governance, advocating for shared data ownership to foster human values. The evolving relationship between technology and faith is highlighted, reflecting the Vatican’s progressive stance in the digital age.

The Rule Of Law Index 2025.

The 2025 WJP Rule of Law Index highlights a global decline, with 68% of countries experiencing reduced rule of law. Factors include weakened safeguards and diminished judicial independence. The report stresses the correlation between a strong rule of law and improved economic, educational, and health outcomes, urging necessary reforms for resilience.

The Rise of AI and Its Cybersecurity Risks.

The article discusses the challenges of academic admissions, emphasizing the issue of cheating during exams at UNAM, where technology failed to prevent violations. It also highlights a significant AI oversight, where OpenAI’s ChatGPT accessed the internet due to a security lapse, raising questions about trust and human responsibility in the digital age.

Foreign Policy Begins at Home.

The article discusses Mexico’s shifting diplomatic strategy under its current government, which has retreated from its historical active participation in international forums. It highlights the importance of a diversified foreign policy to reduce dependence on the U.S. and engage with like-minded nations, while criticizing the current government for prioritizing ideological preferences over strategic interests.

The Right to Die with Dignity: Global Perspectives on Assisted Suicide.

The French National Assembly has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide for patients with irreversible illnesses, marking a significant shift in societal control over end-of-life choices. Meanwhile, Mexico’s progress in this debate remains slow, with active euthanasia still criminalized, necessitating reflections on individual rights and dignity in dying amidst ethical and religious complexities.

The Next 50 Years: Humanity, AI, and Power.

AI is surpassing human capabilities in memory, computation, and recall, raising concerns about its role in managing bureaucratic systems and democracy. As disruption approaches, the focus should be on safe development and regulation of AI to ensure benefits for humanity, as discussed at the July 2026 EDP 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

Spain–Morocco: From the Green March to the Ceuta Crisis.

Hassan II. The Moroccan monarch had developed a very close relationship with Henry Kissinger, Morocco was a key component of U.S. strategy in North Africa and a counterweight to Algeria, a country aligned with the Soviet Union and Rabat’s main regional rival. He took advantage of the end of the Franco regime to deliver the coup de grâce to what remained of one of the greatest colonial empires on earth.

The Art of Diverting Attention.

The article discusses how political power in Mexico hinges on public attention and distraction tactics, exemplified by Sheinbaum’s arrest of Ernesto Ruffo Appel. This move aims to divert scrutiny from Morena’s internal crises and safeguard its leadership from allegations of corruption and ties to organized crime, emphasizing the importance of managing public perception.

The Bells Ring For Justice.

The first time the phrase that would come to define the concept of crimes against humanity was used in an international declaration was on May 24, 1915. The International Criminal Court is disappearing. It must be acknowledged that, from the moment the major powers refused to accept the Rome Statute fully, the Court was born limited.

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