The US and Israeli military actions against Iran in February 2026 have escalated into a potential global conflict, adversely affecting the world economy. With the Strait of Hormuz at the center, energy prices have surged due to disrupted oil and gas supplies, leading to inflation and economic stagnation worldwide, particularly impacting Europe, Asia, and vulnerable emerging markets.
What some in Washington once imagined as a possible political evolution ended up becoming the establishment of a radical clerical power that redefined the strategic balance in the Middle East for decades. Since then, the world has paid—and will probably continue to pay for a long time to come—the consequences of that historic turn of events. The worst thing about war is not what has already happened, but what may come in the form of revenge, score-settling, and miscalculation.
The content critiques the contradictory behaviors of leaders Donald Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting their moral superiority perceptions that justify authoritarian actions. Trump’s peace campaign has led to aggressive foreign policies, while Sheinbaum positions herself as a transformative force in Mexico, both forgetting their initial promises in pursuit of power.
Mexico’s electoral reforms since 1958 reshaped its political landscape, but left unresolved issues similar to those of revolutionary France. Current counter-reforms by the Morena party aim to centralize power, risking democracy’s integrity. Historical patterns suggest a potential shift toward authoritarianism, echoing past mistakes in governance and stability.
Thomas Friedman discusses U.S. strikes in Iran on Morning Joe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the Lowy Institute about global tensions and strategic alliances with countries like India and Australia, emphasizing diplomacy. David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart analyze the U.S. political landscape, focusing on the economic uncertainty amid recent military actions.
Criminal organizations have an increasingly diversified and complex business portfolio. From their traditional activities—production, trafficking, and marketing of narcotics—they have expanded into fuel smuggling, transportation, extortion, kidnapping, private security, the construction industry, and a long and imaginative list of other activities. Organized crime was and is a very important power center in Mexico, which was already conveniently fragmented. Within this criminal framework, which is not monolithic, there is a constellation of organizations that compete with each other, fighting ruthlessly for business, where the only law is the one each imposes in its own realm, because that is the only way to survive.
The recent attack on Iran eases global tensions, impacting groups funded by the regime. While the U.S. economy shows signs of strength, disparities between social classes persist. In Mexico, significant events like the death of a drug lord and mixed economic signals define the landscape. Global markets face volatility amid geopolitical shifts.
When this war ends, which I hope will be soon, one of the two countries—Iran or Israel—will have had to change its political, military, or security structure substantially. What is at stake is not a minor adjustment, but the very survival of the Iranian regime or, at the extreme, the strategic viability of Israel in a regional environment that has become reactive.
The Trump administration’s plan for Venezuela involves Vice President Delcy RodrÃguez governing until new elections can be conducted, aiming to prevent chaos after Nicolás Maduro’s removal. The strategy hinges on U.S. control over oil revenues and avoiding military intervention, paralleling potential transitional models in Cuba and Iran.
In an interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei responded to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s classification of the company as a supply chain risk, which limits military contracts. Amodei criticized this decision as retaliatory, emphasizing the importance of establishing ethical boundaries for AI technology to align with American values.