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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People’s Mañanera June 26
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily press conference with comments on US accusations against Mexican banks for money laundering, “wellbeing” hubs, and United Nations payments.
US Sanctions Mexican Banks for Money Laundering, No Evidence Provided
The US Treasury Department provided no evidence, but did provide a list including many transfers made with legally incorporated Chinese companies, raising suspicions that the US is attempting to limit Mexico-China trade.
US Attacks Mexico, Calling it a “Foreign Adversary”
The comments were made by US Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Senate Approprations Committee hearing.