Clicks July 27
Our weekly press roundup of Mexican political stories, including MR-13 guerillas, israeli weapons in Mexico, internal Morena issues, Steelworkers solidarity, Alligator Alcatraz, and US-Mexico relations.
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The July 26th Movement changed Cuba and Latin America
Overthrowing a tyranny through insurrection and a professional army seemed feasible, and at that time, it was the only way to achieve it.
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Subcontracted Personnel Fell 89.4% Due to Outsourcing Ban
Prior to the changes implemented during AMLO’s administration, outsourcing, which in addition to registering workers with social security with lower than actual wages also represented a form of tax evasion for companies, was a growing practice.
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Sheinbaum “Condemns What is Happening Right Now”
Amid global south partners, Mexico stands out for its cowardice in taking any stand against the genocide in Gaza. President Sheinbaum once again reverted to diplomatic boilerplate.
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People’s Mañanera July 25
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on Tijuana River cleanup, US-Mexico-Canada environmental meeting, water treatment, musical news, some words about “peace” in front of an active genocide, austerity, Sinaloa and misogyny.
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Goodbye, Iberdrola?
The rumoured exit of Spanish energy giant Iberdrola, with outstanding fines of 9.145b pesos & a lengthy rap sheet of corporate criminal misdeeds, would be cause for a national holiday in Mexico.
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Change & The Future
The longevity of Morena’s decision-making elite will depend on how it responds to the needs of its constituents, to whom it owes its existence, and establishing a viable alternative to North American integration.
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Geopolitics & Mexico’s Power
Current Mexican sovereignty has, from the Italian perspective, managed to differentiate itself from that of Europe and the United States, reclaiming autonomy, resources and the power of the state and national economy.
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Morena Supporters Deliver Letter Demanding Party be “Democratized”
The Morena members identified a number of issues, such as state leaders and municipal executive committees seeking to remain in office after their term expires, lack of clarity regarding the membership registry, and an internal democratic deficit that leads to self-censorship and disenchantment.
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People’s Mañanera July 24
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on auction of stolen goods, distributing household goods to impoverished households, tarrifs, Mexico-Brazil relations, declining inflation rate, Iberdrola, anti-extortion law, and fuel theft begins in US refineries.
