El Taller: Central America: Ground Zero for Empire with Hilary Goodfriend
Breaking down Central America’s political trajectory—from US intervention to today’s far-right surge, electoral sabotage, and Mexico’s strategic role.
Breaking down Central America’s political trajectory—from US intervention to today’s far-right surge, electoral sabotage, and Mexico’s strategic role.
Episode 100 of the Mexican Politics Podcast, reflecting on two years of covering Mexican politics, as well as recent analysis on Cuba, the war in the Middle East, and electoral reform.
A Miami gathering of right wing leaders representing barely a fifth of the region’s population; Mexico’s ambitious housing program; and the death of El Mencho.
The US attack on Tehran & the tenuous nature of US protection, Morena’s proposed electoral reform, and Mexico’s Supreme Court and self-governance in Chiapas.
Why the narrative spun so quickly out of control, who benefits from painting Mexico as ungovernable, and the real story behind the cartel’s retaliatory actions.
Looking at Mexico’s balancing act between defending its principles and navigating relentless pressure from the United States.
The controversy surrounding the U.S.-Mexico critical minerals agreement, examining what it actually says, what it doesn’t, and why it has sparked widespread concern over national sovereignty and resource control.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Progressive International’s Nuestra América summit about the new, more brazen phase of U.S. intervention in Latin America.
New documents implicate the former US Ambassador to Mexico and highlights the impunity that protects powerful figures.
While oppression may take different forms in different places, the same forces are behind attacks on democracy in Latin America and assaults on civil liberties in the global north.