Alejandro Gertz Manero’s removal as Attorney General highlights the dynamic nature of political loyalties and the unpredictability of power. His tenure, originally seen as secure, ended amid shifting political landscapes. This change raises concerns about the justice system’s integrity and the government’s commitment to uphold individual rights and legal guarantees in Mexico.
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 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.
Mexico’s president reacts aggressively to the November 15 mobilization, perceiving it as a threat to her government despite having centralized power. She labels protesters as colluding with conspirators while escalating repression against dissent and the media. This situation highlights a governance crisis rooted in political weakness and economic decline, leading to authoritarian measures.
President Sheinbaum claims the transfer of flights to AIFA was not politically motivated, yet it breaches bilateral aviation agreements. This reflects a broader issue of arbitrariness in governance, undermining institutions and laws that uphold social order. Ignoring these principles might deter investment and exacerbate societal grievances, damaging Mexico’s economic foundations.
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The judicial crisis in Mexico, as highlighted by the OAS, reveals the failure to meet international standards for judicial independence, efficiency, and transparency. The consequent decline in local judicial productivity is negatively impacting economic activity, leading to a consistent drop in investments and stalling growth amid potential fiscal collapse.
What I write here is not speculation or a reconstruction by third parties: it is what I saw, experienced, and analyzed directly from the ground, with the experience of having led—as a citizen activist—marches against violence almost 20 years ago in Baja California and, on the other hand, of having coordinated as an authority the response to mass demonstrations. I do so with the sensitivity and understanding of someone who knows these dynamics firsthand.