Mexicanist Newsletter: Troops Train, Cartels Strike, Economy Swings - The Latest Inside
Mexico faces cartel violence and US pressure (drugs, death penalty). Walmart invests amid export dips and infrastructure woes. Mayan Train boosts property. US troops train, spy sats watch border. Oaxaca violence contrasts with culture events and recycling efforts.
This week, we’ve got ballet for the cultured (or those pretending to be), Walmart throwing billions at Mexico like a drunk uncle at a wedding, and cartels proving once again that they’re really committed to their work—IEDs, meth labs, and all.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy is parking destroyers off Mexico’s coast because apparently, the world’s most powerful military has nothing better to do than play border patrol. And if you’re thinking of investing in Mexican real estate, the Mayan Train is making property values shoot up faster than a narco’s blood pressure when the feds show up.
Oh, and a jealous security guard allegedly turned his love life into a horror movie. Charming. So, grab a cerveza, and dive into this week’s newsletter. Because in Mexico, the only thing more dramatic than the news is the way it’s delivered.
