Soberanía 62: The Border Crossed Us
As the Tigres del Norte song goes, “I didn’t cross the border; the border crossed me.” In today’s episode, Kurt and José Luis analyze the latest developments in Los Angeles, as Mexican communities resist the abuses and kidnappings of ICE, Mexican flags are waved throughout the conflict area, and Trump seeks to turn the screws ever further. The provocations spill over into the diplomatic front, as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accuses President Sheinbaum of promoting violent protests in the city based on a far-right Youtuber and an out-of-context quote. We also cover the drop in remittances from the US to Mexico, the Supreme Court’s rejection of Mexico’s lawsuit against gun manufacturers, and, in Losers and Haters, bad-faith tweets by the new ambassador and those who would echo him in the Mexican media.
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People’s Mañanera February 9
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on scholarships, return of mining concessions, PRIAN exposed, Bad Bunny Super Bowl, and aid to Cuba.
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8 Million App Users, TV Soap Opera Ad… & the PAN Still Can’t Find New Members
In Mexico, where political parties are currently publicly financed, the right wing PAN has spent a staggering amount during its lackluster recruitment drive.
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Mexico’s National Film Archives Workers Demand Dignity
“Our struggle is legitimate; we are not asking for privileges or luxuries, only better working conditions and job security. We also seek dialogue. This situation has become unsustainable.”
