Soberanía 83: The Vulture Doctrine
In this episode of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth dive into four key stories shaping Mexico and the region: first, the political vultures circling after the assassination of the mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, amongst renewed calls for US intervention and failed “war on cartels” policies. Second, a leaked U.S. memo exposing what Washington is demanding behind the scenes in the USMCA revision: a total handover of Mexican national sovereignty. Third, Spain’s cautious, long-delayed, and bet-hedging apology for the legacy of conquest in the voice of their Foreign Minister. And, finally, in our perennial Losers & Haters segment, a Florida politician that wants to wield that very agreement to pressure Mexico to cut off support for Cuba.
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People’s Mañanera February 24
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on electoral reform, youth educational programs, Jalisco anti-drug operation and peace, the Armed Forces, and US tariff changes may open door to oil for Cuba.
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Corporatism’s Dead, Long Live Corporatism
Mexico’s historic labour unions are trying to re-align themselves with the Fourth Transformation while the PRI continues sinking.
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The Dispute Over Public Education
Currently, there is no voice with pedagogical authority to respond to the criticisms leveled at the textbooks and explain and justify the necessary modifications. An inexperienced and controversial official like Nadia López García will hardly be able to extinguish this fire.
