El Taller: Busting Myths of the Tren Maya with Étienne von Bertrab
Part two of our interview with Etienne von Bertrab, lecturer at University College London, about his new graphic-book Más allá: una historia del Tren Maya. Von Bertrab explains how the book emerged from frustration with academic publishing and a desire to bring rigorous, balanced research to a wider public. The conversation explores the origins and construction of the Tren Maya, the social and environmental controversies surrounding it, and what the project reveals about the broader goals of Mexico’s Fourth Transformation. From historical extraction in the southeast to today’s debates over development, welfare, and sovereignty, the interview offers a nuanced, informed look at one of the country’s most ambitious—and misunderstood—projects.
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On My Whistle: Mexico Braces for World Cup Conflict – Soberanía 109
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.
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Defending Mexico’s Sovereignty, the Principal Task of the Left in the Face of Imperialism’s War
Defending sovereignty is now the principal task of Mexico’s left, argues Josafat Hernández, as Trump, rating agencies and the far right besiege the 4T.
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People’s Mañanera June 10
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on housing, Mercado Libre, Plan México, the 2026 World Cup, and confidence and stability.
