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In Mexico, the Presidential “Dedazo” Is Weaker Than It Seems
August 6, 2024
/ Alex González Ormerod

President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum is AMLO’s preferred successor. But history shows the “dedazo” doesn’t always translate to power behind the scenes.

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AMLO’s Judicial Reform Overlooks the Key Weakness of Mexican Justice
July 22, 2024
/ Tyler Mattiace

Prosecutors’ willingness and capacity to investigate crimes is the nation’s judicial system’s weakest link, writes an expert.

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Americas Quarterly
The Dark Side of Development in Mexico’s Isthmus of Tehuantepec
July 16, 2024
/ Andrea Villa Franco

With handfuls of earth and hard data, a Oaxacan artist testifies to the toll that a wind farm boom and other changes have taken on her native lands.

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When Mexico Tried a Different Approach to Drugs—and Washington Said No
July 16, 2024
/ Carlos A. Pérez Ricart

In 1940, a major reform envisioned treating drug addiction with regulated dispensaries, until the U.S. helped put a stop to it.

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Meet the Chelemeras: The Maya Women Who Restore Mangroves in Mexico’s Yucatán
July 16, 2024
/ Bénédicte Desrus

Internationally hailed, the reforestation project run by 14 women targets these life-sheltering, shoreline-protecting ecosystems.

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Mexican President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum (center) with cabinet picks. (AP)
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Who's Who in Claudia Sheinbaum's Cabinet
July 11, 2024
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

The Mexican president-elect has revealed cabinet picks for key secretariats, including Foreign Relations and Economy.

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For Sheinbaum, a Security Challenge in AMLO’s Home State
July 1, 2024
/ Will Freeman

Southern states like Tabasco are enduring increased criminal activity. How will Mexico's next government tackle the pervasive presence of drug cartels?

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