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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race.

The bestselling author examines the groundbreaking work of Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her team in developing CRISPR, a revolutionary tool for DNA editing that promises to cure diseases and enhance health. The narrative raises significant moral questions about genetic manipulation in the evolving life-science revolution.

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That Monstrosity Called Fear.

President Sheinbaum’s revival of political reform highlights the ruling party’s fear of power loss, despite a congressional majority. The proposed reforms aim to control state institutions, limit electoral competitiveness, and suppress dissent, revealing a government that, despite its strength, feels vulnerable. This illustrates a fragile grip on power amidst radical authoritarian strategies.

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From Yalta to Alaska.

Eighty years after the Yalta Conference, where major powers divided post-World War II territories, the recent Trump-Putin summit in Alaska starkly contrasts in purpose and outcome. Unlike Yalta, which established frameworks for future peace, the Alaska meeting failed to address the Ukraine conflict. Their approaches and lacks of vision highlight contemporary geopolitical challenges.

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Why Ukraine’s War Cannot End.

The article highlights the persistent historical amnesia regarding the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need to understand the roots of Russian insecurities and the implications of NATO’s eastward expansion. It argues that resolution requires a reassessment of post-Cold War security dynamics, acknowledging the fears of both Russians and Europeans to achieve peace.

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The Chinese Meander.

Over the past fifty years, Mexico has undergone significant political and economic shifts, oscillating between authoritarianism and sporadic democracy, without establishing a sustainable model. Recent attempts to mirror the Chinese model under AMLO emphasize political control over economic growth, revealing a disconnect between governance, economic policy, and private investment stability.

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The Keys and the Mosquito.

About twenty-five years ago, I wrote a piece about the elusive threat of nighttime, the mosquito that announces its arrival with its unbearable noise. I remembered Paul Müller, inventor of DDT, who received the Nobel Prize in 1948 and contributed to unleashing the passion for fumigation that dominated the second half of the 20th century. A peculiar idea of health led housewives to spray poison in every corner without taking a cigarette out of their mouths.

Medio Siglo, Una Historia. Marcial Maciel.

La serie documental “El Lobo de Dios” sobre Marcial Maciel ha generado interés, por lo que se recupera el programa original de 1997, aunque en calidad reducida. Además, se presenta “Medio Siglo, Otra Historia”, el último programa de CNI 40, que aborda la evolución del caso Maciel hasta 2005.

Sovereignty as an Ideological Fallacy.

The article examines the complexities surrounding sovereignty in Mexico, particularly in light of a US military drone’s operation over its territory for anti-cartel activities. It questions the transparency of US-Mexico security agreements and the implications for national sovereignty amid growing military cooperation, while highlighting the contradictory stance of the Mexican government on sovereignty and trust.

Fallen from Heaven.

On May 10, a 500-kilo metal sphere, the remnants of the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, fell to Earth after decades in orbit. Launched in 1972, it was unable to complete its mission to Venus. The uncontrolled descent raised concerns, but it ultimately caused no damage, highlighting ongoing issues with space debris.

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