Sports as Diplomacy – Soberanía 113
Mexico shines at the World Cup and welcomes Iran, the right recycles itself with Somos México and a rebooted PAN, and the New York Times peddles an anonymous-source smear against Morena.
Mexico shines at the World Cup and welcomes Iran, the right recycles itself with Somos México and a rebooted PAN, and the New York Times peddles an anonymous-source smear against Morena.
In episode 112 of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth open with the fabricated “interview” of Carlos Monsiváis published by El Universal, which smears Andrés Manuel López Obrador with baseless, homophobic innuendo.
In episode 111 of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth cover a week of contrast — from a billionaire’s public humiliation to a heartwarming display of South-South solidarity.
Mexico gears up for the World Cup amid teachers’ protests, the debut of the ‘Olinia 1’ electric car, and the Mexican opposition’s appearance at the American Society gala in Washington.
A week of dramatic escalation in U.S.-Mexico tensions and President Sheinbaum’s forceful response.
Why the Right’s ‘Narco’ Narrative Keeps Failing.
Morena’s massive march: 20,000 people demanding the impeachment of Governor Maru Campos; 269 extradition requests, and President Sheinbaum’s weekends.
The US’ review of Mexican consulates, counterterrorism against organized crime groups, and Madrid Mayor Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s visit to Mexico.
The U.S. wants Sinaloa’s governor extradited — but is it justice or retaliation? Plus: the new U.S. drug strategy, Morena’s new president, and why a NYT piece on Cuba is pure propaganda.
Two CIA agents die in a car crash in Chihuahua, new AIFA train, Kurt in Chicago, and the WSJ’s hit piece on President Sheinbaum.