Fifty years of Mexican October
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In understanding contemporary Mexican politics and society, the careful observer might well draw a line before and after October 2, 1968. Continue Reading
Amid public safety crisis, election court picks Juárez’s next mayor
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After months of litigation and political uncertainty, a federal election court has decided the election for mayor of Ciudad Juárez. Continue Reading
Just a shot away? Ciudad Juárez residents fear new cartel war may be coming
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For residents of this gritty border city who survived the drug cartel war that raged here just seven years ago, headlines about an upswing in violence are getting harder to ignore. Continue Reading
Following brief post-election lull, politically charged violence returns to Mexico
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Murders of elected and former candidates, journalists and human rights activists have shattered the peace. Continue Reading
López Obrador’s landslide transforms Mexico’s political map
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he wants to be one of “the best” presidents Mexico has ever had. Mexico and the world are anxiously waiting to see how much of this promise he will deliver. Continue Reading
Mexico elections 2018: The battle for Puerto Vallarta
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Here’s why a foreigner should give a hoot about who becomes the next mayor of Puerto Vallarta. Continue Reading
As elections approach, soccer and politics dominate Mexican life
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As guttural screams of “Goooaaal!!” vibrate from the throats of announcers amplified on the big flat screens seemingly draped everywhere, other strident words rattle public space in the final days of political campaigning. Continue Reading
As US-Mexico relations stiffen, Mexican presidential hopefuls to debate border issues
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Sunday’s presidential debate comes at a time of renewed friction between the United States and Mexico. Continue Reading
Murder and other violence plague Mexico’s elections
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Scores of political aspirants, primary candidates, sitting office holders, activists and family members have been murdered across the country. Continue Reading
In Mexico, a scramble to stop presidential frontrunner López Obrador
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Contrary political forces are pulling out all the stops to try to prevent the left-leaning nationalist reformer from sweeping the July 1 elections. Continue Reading
Bombshell court ruling blows open Mexican presidential race
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With less than three months until Election Day, there are now five, and maybe six, presidential candidates on the ballot. Continue Reading
Presidential frontrunner offers Mexico a new deal in Ciudad Juárez
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s supporters came to the rally from across Chihuahua State, and also from the United States — including Santa Fe, Albuquerque and El Paso. Continue Reading
Mexican landowners renew protests at international resort
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As with New Mexican land grants, old grievances still boil in Zihuatanejo and are passed down from generation to generation. Continue Reading
Who and what will the 2018 Mexican elections bring?
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Burning questions, criticisms and doubts pervade the public sphere in Mexico. Continue Reading
Democrats living in Mexico mobilize for the 2018 U.S. election
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Expats don’t have to be disconnected from politics in their countries of origin. That’s the message of the group Democrats Abroad in Mexico and other nations. Continue Reading