The Mexican Senate has dissolved the Judicial Power, concentrating all governmental powers in a single person, paving the way for an authoritarian regime. Despite opposition, the ruling party manipulated electoral results to achieve a qualified majority. This move, viewed...
Federico Reyes Heroles discusses societal poisoning, comparing it to the insidious effects of fascism in postwar Holland and the pervasive negativity in contemporary Mexican politics. He critiques inflammatory rhetoric by officials, the normalization of extreme divisive language, and the...
The mobilizations against the AMLO-Sheinbaum proposal to overhaul the judiciary highlight broad rejection from society, investors, international organizations, and the media. Despite the government's efforts to adjust voting thresholds in their favor, significant protests by judiciary workers and students...
AMLO's conflict with Mexico's Judiciary, marked by radical anti-Supreme Court actions and vocal opposition, is stirring political and economic instability. Amidst capital flight, cartel gains, and strained US relations, his final term's aggression aims to reshape power dynamics, reflecting...
Luis Rubio argues that Mexico's recent elections, where López Obrador gained substantial support, do not signify a regime change but a return to the old political system. Despite promises of democracy, the President's actions have undermined democratic institutions, leading...
A diverse gathering, including students and professionals, rallied on Sunday at the Angel of Independence to defend judicial independence in Mexico. They emphasize the need for impartial, professional judges and the importance of maintaining the separation of powers, amid...
Luis Rubio critiques Mexico's political evolution over decades, highlighting fragmented governance, weak institutions, and the challenges President López Obrador's successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, will face. Despite electoral victories, the country lacks stable structures, risking governance under caudillos and organized crime....