Dive into Mexican politics with Mexicanist. Explore coverage of current events, key political figures, policy debates, and their broader implications in Mexico.
News
Mexico City's Mayor Clara Brugada suggests returning statues of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara to Plaza San Carlos after their controversial removal by the Cuauhtémoc borough. The removal sparked debate, with locals and visitors.
Politics
Mexico's foreign policy embraces refuge and political asylum as fundamental legal and humanistic principles, constitutionally guaranteed and historically extended to those fleeing persecution, conflict, and crises, particularly from Latin America.
Politics
Proposed legislation seeks to bolster worker rights across multiple sectors, potentially raising operational costs and compliance burdens for businesses.
Politics
Mexican President Sheinbaum rejects reported US plans for drone strikes on cartels in Mexico, calling it intervention. She stresses sovereignty, asserting Mexico coordinates with the US but isn't subordinate, and says strikes don't solve root causes of crime.
Business
Academics warn Mexico must shed illusions and forge new strategy as Washington prioritizes domestic concerns and a potential return to ‘neo-imperialism’ looms.
Politics
Mexico's Senate unanimously approved US military entry for joint counter-narcotics training (JCET). Aimed at boosting special ops skills against cartels, the move navigates sovereignty concerns, emphasizing cooperation without subordination amid historical sensitivities.
United States
Trump praised Mexico's anti-drug/migration efforts, yet new tariffs loom (Apr 2). Ambassador nominee Johnson noted cooperation. Mexico's President Sheinbaum countered tariff justification with data showing reduced fentanyl flow. Mixed signals create uncertainty.
Politics
Mexico's President Sheinbaum proposes reforms to enhance the search for missing persons. Key measures include a unified identity platform (CURP), national databases, and private sector involvement.
News
Mexico's President Sheinbaum seeks Senate approval for 155 armed US troops to enter for joint training ("Ejercicio Bilateral Anfibio Fénix 2025"). The request passed the Marine Commission.