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 Presents Draft Decree to Force Digital Platforms to Take Down Content That Incites Violence and Hate
No fines for now: the government will talk with tech companies before publishing the decree next week, a promise made after the Coahuila school attack.
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People’s Mañanera October 9
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on digital safety, IMSS-Bienestar, sovereignty, and the opposition.
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Mexico’s Gas Reserves Would Last Only 3 Days
Cenagas director Cuitláhuac García revealed Mexico has no gas storage and imports 75% of what it consumes, after a US supply cut exposed the risk.
