History
The text chronicles the tumultuous history of Texas, from its early Spanish colonization to its eventual independence from Mexico. It highlights the conflicts between American settlers and the Mexican government, the role of key figures and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto.
Business
Mexico’s avocado exports to the U.S. have thrived for decades due to strict compliance with sanitary standards. Now, the U.S. has entrusted Mexico’s Senasica with orchard inspections, a testament to Mexico’s agricultural capabilities.
Politics
The brain drain from Mexico is a complex issue driven by economic disparities, educational policies, and systemic failures. Despite government efforts to invest in higher education, many talented individuals leave the country due to a lack of opportunities and inadequate compensation.
Politics
Joe Biden's late withdrawal from the 2024 U.S. presidential race boosts Kamala Harris's candidacy, marking a shift in the election. Her campaign is expected to energize voters, especially minorities, and impact U.S.-Mexico relations.
United States
Mexican migration to the U.S. is surging, with entire families now predominating over single adults. This shift, driven by pandemic impacts and organized crime, saw family migrants rise from 1,000 in 2017 to nearly 40,000 in late 2023. Other nationalities also show significant increases.
History
Texas and Louisiana's land claims were a complex issue. Spain and France's claims clashed with US desires. Tensions rose as US settlers arrived and Spain fortified the territory. Unresolved disputes over boundaries ultimately led to the Texas Revolution and its annexation by the US.
World
Millions migrate due to politics, economics, and climate change. Often marginalized, they can be drivers of development through skills, remittances. US policy creates a complex situation in Mexico and Latin America, with both restriction and reliance on migrant labor.
Crime
Long before the DEA, US anti-drug agents operated in secret across Mexico's border. Starting in the 1920s, they worked with (and sometimes against) Mexican authorities to fight opium and marijuana production. Their covert actions became a key chapter in the long history of US-Mexico drug war.
Politics
Mexican-American voters in the US, numbering 1.5 million, hold potential sway over Mexico's 2024 presidential election. Xavier Medina Vidal highlights their evolving influence, while stressing the need for nuanced understanding and political engagement.
T-MEC
Mexico slams the USA's new beef labeling rule, calling it discriminatory. A potential trade war looms over North American supply chains.