Opposition parties in Mexico, namely PAN, PRI, and MC, intend to run separately in the 2027 elections, believing individual strategies will attract voters disillusioned by Morena’s governance. They anticipate a collapsing economy and internal strife within Morena to bolster their positions. However, a call for unity amidst complexity in reconstruction is emphasized.
Hannah Arendt saw totalitarianism as a project to destroy the common world, a frontal assault that sought to subject all of life to a logic of terror using tools wielded by the state. Its driving force was ideology, and reality was the obstacle to be crushed. In Mexico, we are witnessing a variation: power has not needed to reproduce classic terror. It suffices to administer indifference. It has discovered that, if stripped of political meaning, death is more effective than any secret police.
The end of the year reflects a challenging global climate, with wars and economic instability. Trump’s administration has shifted power dynamics in the U.S., sidelining traditional political structures. The upcoming USMCA renegotiation will be crucial for regional economic stability, as issues of leadership ineptitude underline a deeper crisis in democracy and governance.
Cuban President Díaz-Canel warned of an impending economic crisis, linking it to the US Navy’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. The two nations share a deeply asymmetrical interdependence; Cuba relies on Venezuela for oil and financial support, while Venezuela benefits from Cuba’s professional services. The anticipated collapse of Maduro could also threaten Cuba’s stability, hinting at a potential political upheaval in the region.
In times of upheaval, many books emerge addressing significant geopolitical and historical themes. Noteworthy titles include Hal Brands’ exploration of Eurasian geopolitics and Claudio Lomnitz’s analysis of Mexico’s dual realities. Robert Kaplan’s pessimistic insights mirror the Weimar Republic, highlighting the fragility of democracy, while Timothy W. Ryback details Hitler’s rise without popular support.
Sergio Elías Gutiérrez critiques the legislative trend where lawmakers frequently enact new laws to address various issues, often without understanding their implications. The current administration has accelerated lawmaking, impacting sectors like economy and agriculture. There’s a call for effective public policy over mere legislation, given the persistent enforcement failures and high impunity rates.
The tragic fall of sociologist Carlos Fernández Márquez from a Pemex office tower sparked widespread speculation regarding his death, officially recorded as an accident. Over a decade later, legal battles ensued over his widow’s pension amidst accusations of corruption, leading to renewed investigations and calls for fair legal proceedings.
The White House has designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This development reflects concerns regarding its impact on national security and public health. Additional resources are available on various topics, including economic outlooks, global crime, and trust in governments, highlighting ongoing challenges and trends.
The imagined meeting between María Corina Machado and President Claudia Sheinbaum would be fraught due to their contrasting views on Venezuela. Machado aims to discuss resistance to Maduro’s regime, while Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s support for Maduro, highlighting a principled non-intervention stance. Ultimately, their positions are irreconcilable, making the meeting unlikely.
Sometimes societies become so used to certain outbreaks of violence that they lose sight of what they really represent. We name the events lightly, soften concepts, or reduce them to convenient explanations. But in doing so, we also dilute our ability to understand the true scope of what we are facing. When a government refuses to call terrorism what—by definition—is terrorism, it ends up defenseless against those who have decided to use fear as a tool of power.