Introduction to Adán Augusto López Hernández and the Morena Party
Adán Augusto López Hernández, the coordinator of the majority in Mexico’s Senate for Morena, a political party closely aligned with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), is reportedly facing internal opposition. This resistance, according to hardline lopezobradoristas, may signal the beginning of a purge within Morena.
Background on Luisa María Alcalde Luján and the “Infiels” Purge
When AMLO appointed Luisa María Alcalde Luján as the national director of Morena, he reportedly instructed her to purge the party of “infieles” or disloyal members. This context sheds light on the current situation, as some believe López Hernández may be targeted in a similar fashion.
US Agriculture Secretary’s Priorities and the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Concerns
Brooke K. Rollins and the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Challenge
Brooke K. Rollins, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, prioritizes protecting American livestock interests. Recent dialogues with her Mexican counterpart, Julio Berdegué, may influence her stance on the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) issue. The Mexican government faces difficulties in controlling the spread of FMD along its porous southern border, potentially leaving the resolution in Rollins’ hands.
Potential US Inspectors and Mexican Cooperation
To tackle the FMD challenge, Mexico might need to accept US inspectors on its territory to verify compliance with disease containment measures. This cooperation could involve allowing inspectors to assess various locations in Mexico, ensuring adherence to responsibilities in controlling the plague.
Historical Context: The 1965 Madera Incident
Recollections of the Madera Event
On September 23, 1965, the author arrived in Madera, Chihuahua, amidst distant gunfire as two guerrilla groups evaded pursuit. The day marked an assault on a military garrison, resulting in the deaths of eight guerrillas and six soldiers.
Burial Discrepancies
The soldiers received military honors burials, while the guerrillas were interred in a communal grave at the municipal cemetery. Notably, a military detachment prevented the local priest from performing Christian burial rites for the guerrillas, forcing him to remain inside the church.
Miscellaneous Notes
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Tweet Stirs Controversy…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s tweet, expressing frustration over the deaths of Colombian musicians allegedly kidnapped and found dead in Mexico, criticized the anti-drug policy rather than anti-narcotrafficking efforts. This situation highlights the need for resolution between Mexico’s Cofepris and the US FDA, a strategic dependency in the US-Mexico relationship.
New Bancaria y de Valores Chief…
The appointment of a new head for the National Commission for Banking and Financial Services (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores or Condusef) is crucial, given recent bank failures due to negligence in supervising certain institutions.
