Soberanía 87: AMLO Returns to the Public Eye
In this episode of Soberanía Podcast, hosts Jose Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth discuss: the reappearance of AMLO, the resignation of Mexico’s Attorney General Gertz Manero, and the recent elections in Honduras. They delve into AMLO’s return to public life, his new book, and the political implications of his actions. The resignation of Gertz Manero is analyzed in the context of his controversial tenure and the challenges facing Mexico’s justice system. The hosts also explore the surprising election results in Honduras, highlighting the role of US intervention and the impact on regional politics. The episode concludes with the usual ‘losers and haters’ segment, where they critique an Obama-era figure.
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Mexico’s Environment Secretariat Halts Mining Companies: Demands Environmental Authorization in Protected Areas
The decree takes effect Tuesday and covers even pre-2023 concessions, with Supreme Court backing that holding a concession grants no automatic right to mine.
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People’s Mañanera July 21
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on new hospitals, the World Cup, migrant protection, youth crime prevention, and U.S. security cooperation.
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Sheinbaum Says the 152 Hospital Projects Planned for the Six-Year Term Advance, with an Investment of 181 Billion Pesos
Of the 152 projects, 50 are brand-new hospitals; the plan adds 13,300 census beds by 2030, more than triple the neoliberal era’s 4,300.
