Soberanía 75: Show Me The Money
Hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth dive into the major stories shaping Mexican politics this week. They begin with Mexico’s 2026 budget proposal, examining what Claudia Sheinbaum’s second budget means for banks, Pemex, and social spending. Next, they break down the Sheinbaum administration’s crackdown on “huachicol fiscal”, the fuel smuggling and tax evasion scheme, analyzing the timing of the operation and why ending impunity is essential to protect public resources. They then turn to culture and politics at Saturday’s concert of Residente in Mexico City, where a massive free show in the Zócalo transformed into a powerful moment of solidarity with Palestine, with refugees and the Palestinian ambassador joining the singer on stage. Finally, in their regular segment “Losers and Haters”, they analyze how billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego and TV Azteca are using AI-generated videos to twist the legacy of Benito Juárez into neoliberal propaganda as part of the magnate’s wishful-thinking political ambitions.
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‘School by School’ There Will Be Direct Dialogue With Teachers, Not Only With Union Leadership: Sheinbaum
Starting in August, the federal government will consult Mexico’s teachers school by school, bypassing union leaderships, on the elimination of Ussicamm and its alternative.
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CNTE Agrees to Mobilize to the Estadio Ciudad de México During World Cup Inauguration
After failed negotiations with the federal government on ISSSTE pensions, the CNTE teachers union will march to the Estadio Azteca during the World Cup opening.
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Hundreds Enter the Zócalo Fan Fest After Opening Announcement; There Are Long Lines
Hundreds of fans line up on Madero and Simón Bolívar streets to enter the Zócalo Fan Fest, passing CNTE protest tents along the way to the World Cup opening event.
