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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Inés Gómez Mont Arrested in Florida; She Remained a Fugitive for 5 Years
The former Mexican TV anchor and her husband are accused of using fake-invoice firms to divert some 3 billion pesos from the Governance Secretariat under Peña Nieto.
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Mexico’s Foreign Secretariat Responds to Texas: The Border on the Río Bravo Cannot Be Modified by a State Government
Texas claims 66 acres between Laredo and McAllen so U.S. forces can patrol them, though no criminal activity has been confirmed there.
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Trump Doesn’t Want to Bomb Mexico, US Ambassador Says. He Calls for Recognizing the Bilateral Relationship
Ronald Johnson told investors the terrorist label on cartels aims at financial sanctions, and claimed China would welcome chaos in Mexico.
