LEFT RECKONING: Why Sheinbaum Won Mexico & Why Kamala Lost
Kurt and José Luis join the gringo podcast Left Reckoning once again to underline lessons from the success of AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum in the wake of Kamala Harris’ loss to Trump.
News Briefs
Soberanía 38: Mexico Raises Minimum Wage… AGAIN!
The minimum wage in Mexico once again sees an above-inflation increase in 2025, former US Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau’s is promoted to US deputy secretary of state and the Mexican far-right’s recent activity in Argentina and Spain.
Has Canada Ignored Mexico As An Ally?
Mexico Solidarity’s José Luis Granados Ceja appears on The Agenda with Steve Paikin, a Canadian TV show.
People’s Mañanera December 9
Price control update, almost a million women aged 63 & 64 enrolled in new benefits program, over 100,000 medical professionals apply to work for new house-to-house healthcare program, public housing programs advancing, 50% discount on Maya Train over holidays, re-distributing money saved from axing corrupt institutions.
CLICKS DECEMBER 9
Our weekly roundup of press coverage in & of Mexico, including tarrif war, Pirelli union-busting, Mexico-Canada tiff, Canadian mining corporation disasters and increased inspections, new reforms benefitting delivery app workers.
Soberanía 37: Canadian Mines Strip Mexico Bare
Why is Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau trying to throw Mexico under the bus in the face of tarrif negotiations with Donald Trump and what is the central role played by Canadian mining companies in the Mexico-Canada bilateral relationship?
People’s Mañanera December 2
Rosaio Castellanos University expansion, price controls on food, disabilities pensions, 3.88 million children receive Rita Cetina scholarship, new presidential decrees, responding to Canadian politicians, AMLO’s legacy and the PAN is the real estate cartel.
CLICKS DECEMBER 1
Our weekly roundup of press coverage in & of Mexico, this week mostly about Mexican diplomatic successes and Canadian tomfoolery and racism.
Soberanía 36: Mexico Unbowed by Trump’s Tariff Threats
Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico, Canada, and China but Mexico’s government is unbowed & two-faced Trudeau.
Sheinbaum Responds to Trump
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent call for a 25% tariff on imports in an open letter.