Soberanía 64: World on the Brink
In a world in crisis, with the moral vacuity of the global north devastatingly evident with each passing day, a voice like Mexico’s is desperately needed on the world stage. In this episode of “Soberanía,” Kurt and José Luis consider the ongoing debate in Mexico over how to respond to the genocide in Gaza and the Iran/Iraq war. In the midst of all the tumult, Mexico’s economy continues to show surprising resilience; our hosts discuss why and how. Belatedly, a lame-duck Supreme Court finally appears to be taking on some monied interests, and in Losers and Haters, an in-depth analysis of the New York Times’ attempt to impugn the nation’s recent judicial elections.
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Sheinbaum Suggests Investigating Mexican Corp Linked to israel’s Land Theft in Palestine
Mexico had participated as an observer at The Hague Group’s Emergency Conference to end the Genocide in Gaza this week, but confirmed today it will not take any actions against israel.
People’s Mañanera July 18
Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on consulates simplifying paperwork, migrant support, tax-free remittances via FINABIEN card, México Sings Contest, social security for gig workers, Senator Adán Augusto, & the Texcoco airport cancellation.
Claudia Sheinbaum: “The removal of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara sculptures is wrong.”
The Mexican President called for the Cuauhtémoc borough to coordinate with Mexico City’s government to seek relocation of the monument commemorating Fidel & Che’s first meeting in Mexico.