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politics
INE Likely to Reject Request to Cancel “Risky” Judicial Candidates
Background on Key Figures and Institutions The National Electoral Institute (INE) is expected to reject a request from the presidents...
politics
Violent Surge in Sinaloa Leaves at Least 10 Dead and Five Injured
Overview of the Violent Incidents in Sinaloa On the early morning of Tuesday, a series of violent events unfolded in...
politics
Municipal Leaders Challenge Transparency Law: Call for SCJN to Balance Information Access with Municipal Autonomy
Background and Relevance On March 20, the Mexican government passed the Ley General de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información...
opinion
Morena’s Tarnished Image: Focusing on Women, Abruptly Dismissed Executive Sparks Controversy
Background and Context Morena, a prominent political party in Mexico, has built its reputation around catering to the female demographic....
opinion
Who Enters as Pope, Leaves as Cardinal: The Changing Landscape of Papal Contenders
Introduction Since the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, the pool of papal contenders—cardinals with a realistic chance of...
politics
Mexico’s Pemex Reports Record Losses Due to Fuel Theft Despite Decreased Clandestine Taps
Introduction to Pemex and the Fuel Theft Issue Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Mexico’s state-owned petroleum company, has reported a significant increase...
politics
Jesús Guzmán Castro, Known as “Chuy” or “Narizón,” Detained in Mexico for Extradition to the U.S.
Background and Relevance Jesús Guzmán Castro, alias “Chuy” or “Narizón,” is a prominent figure in Mexico’s criminal underworld, specifically linked...
politics
Ovidio Guzmán, Son of El Chapo, Poised to Plead Guilty in U.S. Drug Trafficking Charges
Background and Relevance Ovidio Guzmán, the son of infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, has been a prominent...
politics
Mexico Ranks Second for Killings of Human Rights Defenders: Global Analysis 2024/25 by Front Line Defenders
Introduction According to the Global Analysis 2024/25 by Front Line Defenders, Mexico was the second deadliest country for human rights...
podcasts
The Future of Talent in Latin America: An Interview with Marina Ierace, Managing Director of Cegid
Introduction In an exclusive interview for El Economista, Marina Ierace, Managing Director of Cegid Latin America, shares her insights on...
