OIL BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE… UNTIL IT’S SMUGGLED TO THE US
Expanding investigations into fuel theft from Mexico’s state oil company PEMEX reveal northern connections that might be too close for the US government’s comfort.
Author: Mexico Solidarity
CNTE WILL RESPOND TO GOVERNMENT OFFER ON SATURDAY
The government’s offer to striking teachers did not include repealing the 2007 ISSSTE law, although today President Sheinbaum found time to meet billionaire Carlos Slim, who this week proposed scrapping the pension system and retirement age.
WATER BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE: ILLEGAL DAMS ON EX-GOVERNOR’S RANCH
Former Chihuahua governor César Duarte built unauthorized dams and reservoirs monopolizing 700,000 cubic meters of water in the drought-stricken northern state.
POPULAR SOCIALIST PARTY OF MEXICO CALLS FOR MASS JUDICIAL VOTE
With the June 1st election, Mexico will become the first country to elect all of the judiciary. 881 positions, including the entire Supreme Court, will be elected.
PEOPLE’S MAÑANERA MAY 29
Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on public-private partnerships in pharmaceuticals, domestic production, attracting investment, reduction in workers in poverty, and the appointment of new consuls and ambassadors.
CNTE SUBMITS GOVERNMENT’S 5 POINT PLAN TO MEMBERSHIP
The document presented to the CNTE includes a declaration in which the federal government expresses its respect for their organization and methods of struggle.
THE REMITTANCE TAX: A NEW BORDER AGAINST MIGRANTS
We need a public debate to assess the true role of migration, its economic contribution to both rural and working-class families and to large profit margins for US businesses
PEOPLE’S MAÑANERA MAY 28
Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on water projects and water theft, Ayotzinapa investigations, G7, the CNTE strike, free eyeglasses for students, and judicial elections.
SOBERANÍA 60: CALDERÓN’S EX ‘TOP COP’ ON HOOK FOR BILLIONS
A Florida court says Genaro García Luna owes $2.4 billion for embezzlment, CNTE strike, and Sunday’s judicial elections.
SHEINBAUM RULES OUT BREAKING RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL
Mexico has recently broken relations with other nations for far less.