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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SHEINBAUM RULES OUT BREAKING RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL
Mexico has recently broken relations with other nations for far less.
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JOURNALISTS CONSIDER OBSTACLES TO MEXICO’S FIRST JUDICIAL ELECTIONS
Issues that look to hamper participation in the democratic procedure include a poorly managed and restricted campaign to promote the vote by the country’s electoral institute.
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ACADEMICS ON HUNGER STRIKE, DEMAND MEXICO END RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL
The academics asked if Mexico wants to be known as a country which defends the free self-determination of all peoples, or if it will be among the cowards who dared not fight to build a better future for all.
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WTF IS GOING ON IN LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN?
The popular anti-imperialist podcast returns with Teri Mattson, Alina Duarte and Marco Castillo discussing the ongoing and forthcoming issues with the US-Mexico relationship.
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CLICKS MAY 25
Our weekly press roundup of Mexican political stories, including judicial elections, teachers strike, murder of two Morena staffers in Mexico City, battle for union at GM plant, remittances and gringos buying up real estate.
