SOBERANÍA 19 – ELECTORAL LAWFARE
The Mexican right wing attempt to steal Morena’s legislative supermajority through electoral lawfare, PAN confesses what we always knew wall along, and Tim Golden’s latest DEA sourced hit piece in ProPublica.
The Mexican right wing attempt to steal Morena’s legislative supermajority through electoral lawfare, PAN confesses what we always knew wall along, and Tim Golden’s latest DEA sourced hit piece in ProPublica.
What are the potential consequences of a second Donald Trump presidency for Mexico? Also, Morena’s overhaul of the judiciary, new tariffs on Chinese metals and greenwashing propaganda from The Guardian.
Soberanía dives into the criminal investigation of the funding of a far-right propaganda outlet, Morena’s controversies surrounding Sergio Mayer and Gerardo Fernández Noroña, and President-elect Sheinbaum’s cabinet picks.
Kurt Hackbarth speaks with Dr. Escamilla Ham, expert on US-Mexico relations, on the international reaction to Claudia Sheinbaum’s election.
A special co-production with the Democratic Constitution Podcast on proposed constitutional reforms, including the controversial effort to radically change Mexico’s judiciary, and why these changes can cement AMLO’s legacy.
International financial markets and their teareaders in the corporate press react to Sheinbaum’s intention to follow through on her mandate & pursue constitutional reforms.
Elected on a left-wing program promising to deepen the political transformation started by outgoing President AMLO, Claudia Sheinbaum’s victory has provoked the ire of Mexico’s right-wing elites and intellectuals.
A discussion with visiting members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Morena, anti-imperialism and common areas of struggle.
Evaluating the opposition’s failed strategy in this presidential campaign that never came close to threatening Morena’s massive lead. With mere days to go, Claudia Sheinbaum looks set to secure a landslide victory.
Mexican Supreme Court President Norma Piña outrageous politicial interference, Xóchitl Gálvez’ poor performance in the third and final presidential debate, the underwhelming “Marea Rosa” rally, and Denise Dresser, rehashed and uncompelling.