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The Power Play: A Tale of Two Events in Mexico City
Act I: The Convergence of Two Events On August 31, 2025, a unique convergence of events unfolded in Mexico City....
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The Grito de Dolores: Understanding Mexico’s Cry for Independence
Introduction The Grito de Dolores, or the Cry of Dolores, is a pivotal moment in Mexico’s history that marked the...
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Global Democracy Index 2025: Mexico’s Precarious Standing Amidst Declining Democracy Worldwide
Introduction In astonishment, I read the Global State of Democracy report for 2025 (). My primary concern is that Mexico...
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Mexico’s Struggle with Crime and Corruption: A Call for Change
Public Scrutiny and Mexico’s International Image Many of you may not realize how Mexico is perceived abroad. Today, despite every...
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Understanding the Causes of Pain in Critical Times: A Discussion on Security, Crime, and Violence
Introduction to the Discussion Today, I had the privilege of engaging in a captivating conversation with colleagues and friends who...
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The New Judicial Administration Council: Independent Management or New Centralization?
Judicial Reform in Mexico: An In-Depth Look at the 2024 Judicial Reform The 2024 judicial reform in Mexico promised a...
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Paraguay Police Arrests Former Tabasco Security Chief Hernán Bermúdez Requena, Linked to Mexican Cartel
Background and Context On Friday, the Paraguayan police confirmed the arrest of Hernán Bermúdez Requena, a former Secretary of Security...
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Political Calendar in Mexico State: Delfina Gómez Álvarez’s Third Report and Transportation Fare Hike
Introduction to Delfina Gómez Álvarez Delfina Gómez Álvarez, the first woman to govern Mexico State, the most populous entity in...
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Bolsonaro and Trump: Embodiments of Contemporary Competitive Authoritarianism
Introduction The media coverage of Jair Bolsonaro’s trial in Brazil often highlights the striking similarities between his case and that...
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China’s Potential Leadership in Global Institutional Reform: Lessons from its History of Influence and Subjugation
Introduction While Russia and China are often portrayed as partners aiming to weaken or dismantle the norm-based international order, only...
