Marco Rubio’s Security Concerns in Mexico
Marco Rubio, a prominent United States senator, has once again voiced his concerns regarding security in Mexico. He stated, “There are areas of the country that are effectively controlled by these cartels, more powerful than local police and even national forces, posing a serious threat to the stability of North America.”
Despite classifying these cartels as terrorists, Rubio emphasized that the U.S. would not take unilateral actions or deploy forces into Mexico. He respected Mexico’s sovereignty and acknowledged that the Mexican government does not desire external intervention.
The Selection of Morena Governors: A Personal Decision
Sinaloa’s governor, Rubén Rocha Moya, decided to disregard two adverse polls among Morena party members in Sinaloa and chose himself as the gubernatorial candidate, against the consensus. This decision was reportedly influenced by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who questioned why Morena members did not want Rocha as their candidate.
This raises questions about how many gubernatorial candidates López Obrador imposed on Morena. Understanding this could shed light on various aspects of the party’s internal dynamics.
The Role of Business in the New Political Regime
The Coordinating Business Council (CCE) has chosen Eduardo Medina Mora as its president. Medina Mora has declared that the CCE will stop acting as an intermediary for audiences.
This shift in policy might explain the new political regime’s clear reconsideration of statist policies, as indicated by the statement from Subsecretary of Finance María del Carmen Bonilla. She declared, “Development cannot depend solely on public spending.” This statement seems to be an invitation for dialogue with the private sector regarding their role in the new regime.
Miscellaneous Notes
- Funding for Judge Compensations: Despite official statements, there is still no funding to pay compensations to judges who were dismissed due to the Judicial Reform. This situation remains unresolved.
- Ban on Unsolicited Credit Cards: The Senate approved a law prohibiting banks and financial institutions from issuing credit and debit cards without customers’ consent.
- The Need for a True Opposition: Some commentators argue that there is a need for genuine opposition, as the current “revolution of consciousness” may require a counterbalance to prevent it from becoming overly dominant.
- Support for Corn Producers: A support program targets 1.5 million small corn producers who can only plant enough for their own consumption.
- Supreme Court Case on Ricardo Salinas’ Amparos: There is anticipation regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on Ricardo Salinas’ fiscal protective measures.
- Literary Reference: It’s worth noting the first line of Mary Howitt’s poem, “Enter my parlor, said a spider,” which may symbolize unexpected developments in the political landscape.
