Claudia Sheinbaum officially took office as Mexico's first female president during a ceremony in Mexico City. Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor, succeeded in the June election against opponents from the Broad Front for Mexico and Citizen Movement. As a member of the Morena party, she aims to continue the policies of her predecessor, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, particularly regarding welfare and combating crime. Despite Lopez Obrador's popularity, crime rates remained high during his tenure, with over 199,300 homicides since December 2018.
Claudia Sheinbaum has been officially declared Mexico's President-elect after winning the June 2 presidential election with nearly 60% of the vote. She is the first woman to hold this office in Mexico and will be sworn in on October 1, 2024. This earlier swearing-in follows a reduction in the transition period mandated by legislators. Sheinbaum intends to continue the policies of her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, including the controversial 'hugs, not bullets' approach regarding drug cartels, which has faced criticism for ineffectiveness.
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (born 24 June 1962) is a Mexican politician, scientist, and academic. Sheinbaum served as Head of Government of Mexico City, a position equivalent to that of a state governor, from 2018 to 2023. Elected as the candidate of the leftist Juntos Haremos Historia coalition, she was both the first woman and first Jewish person to be elected to the position. She is a candidate for President of Mexico in the 2024 Mexican general election.From 2000 to 2006, Sheinbaum served as Secretary of the Environment under future president Andrés Manuel López Obrador during his tenure as Head of Government. Sheinbaum served as Delegational Chief of the Tlalpan borough from 2015 to 2017 and was elected to lead the Federal District in the 2018 election. Sheinbaum was elected Head of Government in the 2018 election, where she ran a campaign that emphasized curbing crime and enforcing zoning laws.A scientist by profession, Sheinbaum received her Ph.D. in energy engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). As an academic, she has authored over 100 articles and two books on energy, the environment, and sustainable development. Sheinbaum contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, In 2018, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.On 12 June 2023, Sheinbaum resigned from her position as head of government of Mexico City to seek Morena's presidential nomination in the 2024 election. If elected, Sheinbaum would be the first woman to serve as President of Mexico. On 6 September, Sheinbaum secured the party's nomination over her nearest rival, former foreign secretary Marcelo Ebrard. Polling conducted in 2023 has found Sheinbaum to be favored in the 2024 election.
Claudia Sheinbaum of the National Regeneration Movement (Morena) is scheduled to take office as President of Mexico for a six-year term on 1 October 2024 following her victory in the 2024 general election.
Mexico's incoming president, Claudia Sheinbaum, appointed Rosa Icela Rodriguez as the next interior secretary and Omar Garcia Harfuch to head the Public Safety Department. Rodriguez's selection raised eyebrows due to her lack of experience and association with the previous ineffective security strategy. Sheinbaum aims to restructure law enforcement by giving control of the National Guard to the Army. Sheinbaum retained key officials from the previous administration, including Finance Minister Rogelio Ramirez de la O and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Juan Ramon de la Fuente.
General elections are scheduled to be held in Mexico on 2 June 2024. Voters will elect a new president to serve a six-year term, all 500 members of the Chamber of Deputies and all 128 members of the Senate of the Republic. The members of the legislature elected on this date will be the first allowed to run for re-election in subsequent elections. These elections are taking place concurrently with the country's state elections.Article 83 of the Mexican Constitution prohibits incumbent president Andrés Manuel López Obrador from pursuing re-election for another term (sexenio). Claudia Sheinbaum was widely regarded by her party as the top contender to succeed López Obrador, ultimately securing the nomination of the ruling coalition, Sigamos Haciendo Historia. Xóchitl Gálvez emerged as the frontrunner of Fuerza y Corazón por México following a surge in popularity due to criticisms from López Obrador. Citizen's Movement, the only national party without a coalition, nominated Jorge Álvarez Máynez.
The National Regeneration Movement (Spanish: Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional), commonly referred to by its syllabic abbreviation Morena (Spanish pronunciation: [moˈɾena]), is a major left-wing populist political party in Mexico. As of 2023, it is the largest political party in Mexico by number of members; it has been the ruling party since 2018, and won a second term in the 2024 general election. The party's name alludes to Mexico's Catholic national patroness: the Virgin of Guadalupe, known as 'La Morena'.Established as a non-profit organization in 2011 and registered as a political party in 2014, it was led by three-time presidential candidate and current President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, until 12 December 2017, when he registered as a candidate for the party's nomination, and was succeeded by Yeidckol Polevnsky.For the 2018 general election, it formed the coalition Juntos Haremos Historia (Together We Will Make History) with the left-wing Labor Party and the Christian conservative Social Encounter Party. It won the presidency with 53% of the popular vote and won a majority in both the Senate and Chamber of Deputies. MORENA was part of the Juntos Hacemos Historia alliance for the 2021 legislative election. In the 2024 election, Morena's candidate for president, Claudia Sheinbaum, was elected in a landslide victory and became Mexico's first female president-elect. She succeeded Andrés Manuel López Obrador on October 1.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador's tenure as the President of Mexico began with his inauguration on 1 December 2018. López Obrador, a member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) and former Head of Government of the Federal District, had previously run for president in the 2006 and 2012 elections. He assumed office following a landslide victory in the 2018 presidential election. Upon his inauguration, he became the oldest person to become President of Mexico since 1952.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in his last state-of-the-nation address, defended his controversial judicial reform plan that seeks to elect judges by popular vote. Despite critics arguing it could weaken judicial independence, Lopez Obrador maintains a 73% approval rating. He emphasized that the reform will ensure judges serve the people and combat corruption. Detractors, including the US ambassador, view this as a threat to judicial integrity. As Lopez Obrador prepares to hand power to Claudia Sheinbaum, the first woman president, the reform package is set for congressional votes soon.
Luisa María Alcalde Luján (born 24 August 1987) is a Mexican politician. A member of the National Regeneration Movement (Morena), she has served as Secretary of the Interior under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). Appointed at age 35, she is the youngest woman to serve in the position.She previously served as Secretary of Labor from 2018 to 2023, becoming the youngest woman to serve in a cabinet position in the history of Mexico. From 2012 to 2015, she was a federal deputy in the LXII Legislature (2012-2015) for the Federal District (Mexico City). Prior to 2014, she was a member of the Citizens' Movement.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (Spanish: [anˈdɾes maˈnwel ˈlopes oβɾaˈðoɾ] ; born 13 November 1953), also known by his initials AMLO, is a Mexican politician who is the 65th and current president of Mexico. He previously served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2000 to 2005.Born in Tepetitán, in the municipality of Macuspana, in the south-eastern state of Tabasco, López Obrador earned a degree in political science from the National Autonomous University of Mexico following a hiatus from his studies to participate in politics. He began his political career in 1976 as a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). His first public position was as director of the Indigenous Institute of Tabasco, where he promoted the addition of books in indigenous languages and the project of the Chontal ridge. In 1989, he joined the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), becoming the party's 1994 candidate for Governor of Tabasco and national leader between 1996 and 1999. In 2000, he was elected Head of Government of Mexico City. During his tenure, his crime, infrastructure and social spending policies made him a popular figure on the Mexican left. In 2004, his state immunity from prosecution was removed after refusing to cease construction on land allegedly expropriated by his predecessor, Rosario Robles. This legal process lasted a year, ending with López Obrador maintaining his right to run for office.López Obrador was nominated as the presidential candidate for the Coalition for the Good of All during the 2006 elections, where he was narrowly defeated by the National Action Party (PAN) candidate Felipe Calderón. While the Federal Electoral Tribunal noted a number of irregularities, it denied López Obrador's request for a general recount, which sparked protests across the country. In 2011, he founded Morena, a civil association and later political party. He was a candidate for the Progressive Movement coalition in the 2012 elections, won by the Commitment to Mexico coalition candidate Enrique Peña Nieto. In 2012, he left the PRD after protesting the party's signing of the Pact for Mexico and joined Morena. As part of the Juntos Haremos Historia coalition, López Obrador was elected president after a landslide victory in the 2018 general election.Described as being center-left, progressive, left-wing populist, social democratic, and economic nationalist, López Obrador has been a national politician for over three decades. During his presidency, he has promoted public investment in sectors that had been liberalized under previous administrations and has implemented several progressive social reforms. Supporters have praised him for promoting institutional renewal after decades of high inequality and corruption and refocusing the country's neoliberal consensus towards improving the state of the working class. Critics have claimed that he and his administration stumbled in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and attempts to deal with drug cartels.
Mexico's ruling Morena party, led by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is nearing a two-thirds majority in Congress after two opposition senators switched allegiance. This shift could enable the party to pass significant constitutional reforms, including requiring judges to stand for election, raising concerns about judicial independence. The U.S. Ambassador criticized these changes as a threat to democracy, prompting tensions between the U.S. and Mexico. The party is also expected to control legislative leadership positions, facilitating their agenda further.
Outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador hosted his final morning briefing in Mexico City, turning it into a festive event with live music, breakfast, and a raffle. Reflecting on his presidency, he emphasized achievements such as raising the minimum wage and combating inflation. Despite high approval ratings, he did not seek a second term. After 1,438 briefings, he will retire to his ranch in Chiapas following tomorrow's inauguration of his successor.
Carlos Sheinbaum Yoselevitz (25 February 1933 – 29 August 2013) was a Mexican businessman and chemical engineer known for his contributions to the development of the leather tanning industry and the manufacturing of its chemical precursors in Mexico, as well as for being the father of Claudia Sheinbaum, the President-elect of Mexico.
As he approaches the end of his presidency, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) leaves with an approval rating above 60% and a legacy marked by reduced poverty through increased wages and welfare. However, his tenure has also sparked protests over divisive reforms and criticisms regarding democratic oversight and human rights. AMLO’s Morena Party gained significant ground, and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum won decisively. Despite claims of a 'fourth transformation,' his administration faced significant challenges that complicate its historical assessment.
Protests took place across Mexico against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's proposed judicial reforms, which would require judges to be elected. Demonstrators, including federal court workers and judges, rallied in Mexico City and various states, voicing concerns about undermining judicial independence and checks and balances. The reforms are seen as a way to politicize the judiciary, raising fears of biased rulings. Despite international warnings about the impact on democracy, government officials dismissed these concerns, maintaining that oversight should shift to government departments.
Protesters in Mexico City blocked entrances to Congress in response to proposed reforms that would allow judges to be elected. Court employees, students, and critics argue these reforms, backed by President Lopez Obrador's Morena party, would politicize the judiciary and threaten its independence. Critics fear the changes would enable inexperienced candidates to run for judicial positions and are concerned about increased government control over the courts. Tensions escalated as U.S. and Canadian officials expressed worries over the reforms, prompting Lopez Obrador to pause diplomatic relations with these countries.
Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. Mexico City is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world. It is located in the Valley of Mexico within the high Mexican central plateau, at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 ft). The city has 16 boroughs or demarcaciones territoriales, which are in turn divided into neighborhoods or colonias.The 2020 population for the city proper was 9,209,944, with a land area of 1,495 square kilometers (577 sq mi). According to the most recent definition agreed upon by the federal and state governments, the population of Greater Mexico City is 21,804,515, which makes it the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the world, the second-largest urban agglomeration in the Western Hemisphere (behind São Paulo, Brazil), and the largest Spanish-speaking city (city proper) in the world. Greater Mexico City has a GDP of $411 billion in 2011, which makes it one of the most productive urban areas in the world. The city was responsible for generating 15.8% of Mexico's GDP, and the metropolitan area accounted for about 22% of the country's GDP. If it were an independent country in 2013, Mexico City would be the fifth-largest economy in Latin America.Mexico City is the oldest capital city in the Americas and one of two founded by Indigenous people. The city was originally built on a group of islands in Lake Texcoco by the Mexica around 1325, under the name Tenochtitlan. It was almost completely destroyed in the 1521 siege of Tenochtitlan and subsequently redesigned and rebuilt in accordance with the Spanish urban standards. In 1524, the municipality of Mexico City was established, known as México Tenochtitlán, and as of 1585, it was officially known as Ciudad de México (Mexico City). Mexico City played a major role in the Spanish colonial empire as a political, administrative, and financial center. Following independence from Spain, the federal district was established in 1824.After years of demanding greater political autonomy, residents were finally given the right to elect both a head of government and the representatives of the unicameral Legislative Assembly by election in 1997. Ever since, left-wing parties (first the Party of the Democratic Revolution and later the National Regeneration Movement) have controlled both of them. The city has several progressive policies, such as elective abortions, a limited form of euthanasia, no-fault divorce, same-sex marriage, and legal gender change. On 29 January 2016, it ceased to be the Federal District (Spanish: Distrito Federal or D.F.) and is now officially known as Ciudad de México (or CDMX), with a greater degree of autonomy. A clause in the Constitution of Mexico, however, prevents it from becoming a state within the Mexican federation, as long it remains the capital of the country.
The 2024 Mexican judicial reform is a series of constitutional amendments that restructured the judiciary of Mexico. The reform replaced Mexico's appointment-based system for selecting judges with one where judges, pre-selected by the Congress, are elected by popular vote, with each judge serving a renewable nine-year term. It reduces the number of Supreme Court justices from 11 to 9 and limits their terms to 12 years. The reform also allows the use of "faceless" judges and establishes a new tribunal for judicial oversight and accountability, while significantly reducing benefits and salaries previously received by members of the judiciary. With its passing, Mexico became the first country to have elections for all judges.The reform was put forward by the governing coalition, led by the National Regeneration Movement (Morena), with the goal to eliminate corruption in the judiciary. It faced significant resistance from opposition political parties, judicial workers, and international organizations, who argued that it threatened judicial independence. It sparked nationwide protests and strikes, even leading to the storming of the Senate on the day of the bill's vote. The amendments secured the required two-thirds majority in Congress and were then ratified by a majority of state legislatures in record time. It was promulgated by outgoing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador on 15 September.
Mexican Senate's debate on a controversial judicial reform was suspended after protesters stormed the building, demanding the election of judges by popular vote. Senate President Gerardo Fernandez Norona evacuated members to avoid clashes. The reform, backed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, aims to overhaul the judicial system, making Mexico unique globally. It passed the lower chamber, requiring a supermajority in the Senate. Concerns from US Ambassador Ken Salazar and business groups about its implications for democracy and investment have arisen, causing the peso to decline.
Mexico's lower chamber has approved President Lopez Obrador's judicial overhaul bill, allowing judges to be elected by popular vote amidst protests. Critics argue this could politicize the judiciary and weaken its independence, potentially eroding foreign investment and trade between the US and Mexico. The legislation must now be approved by the Senate and state legislatures. While the governing party asserts that the reforms will enhance public accountability, concerns remain regarding the suitability of candidates and the impact on justice delivery in a system already hindered by corruption and inefficiency.
Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It covers 1,972,550 km2 (761,610 sq mi), making it the world's 13th-largest country by area; with a population of almost 130 million, it is the 10th-most-populous country and has the most Spanish speakers. Mexico is organized as a federal constitutional republic comprising 31 states and Mexico City, its capital. It shares land borders with the United States to the north, with Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; as well as maritime borders with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.Human presence in Pre-Columbian Mexico dates back to 8,000 BCE, making it one of the world's six cradles of civilization. The Mesoamerican region hosted various intertwined civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, and Purepecha. The Aztecs came to dominate the area prior to European contact. In 1521, the Spanish Empire, alongside indigenous allies, conquered the Aztec Empire, establishing the colony of New Spain in the former capital, Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City). Over the next three centuries, Spanish expansion enforced Christianity, spread the Spanish language, and exploited rich silver deposits in Zacatecas and Guanajuato. The colonial era ended in the early nineteenth century with the Mexican War of Independence.Following independence, Mexico faced political and socioeconomic upheaval. The United States' incursion during the Mexican–American War resulted in significant territorial losses in 1848. Liberal reforms introduced in the Constitution of 1857 prompted domestic conflict, including the French intervention and the establishment of an Empire, countered by the Republican resistance led by Benito Juárez. The late 19th century saw the rise of Porfirio Díaz's dictatorship, sparking the Mexican Revolution in 1910, which led to profound changes, including the 1917 Constitution. Subsequent governance by a succession of presidents, often former war generals, persisted until the emergence of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in 1929. Under PRI rule for 70 years, Mexico experienced significant economic growth, but also faced issues of repression and electoral fraud. The late twentieth century saw a shift towards neoliberal policies, exemplified by the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, amidst social unrest and indigenous rebellion in Chiapas. In 2000, PRI lost the presidency for the first time against the conservative party (PAN).Mexico has the world's 15th-largest economy by nominal GDP and the 11th-largest by PPP, with the United States being its largest economic partner. As a newly industrialized and developing country ranking 86th in the Human Development Index, its large economy and population, cultural influence, and steady democratization make Mexico a regional and middle power which is also identified as an emerging power by several analysts. Mexico ranks first in the Americas and seventh in the world for the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is also one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, ranking fifth in natural biodiversity. Mexico's rich cultural and biological heritage, as well as varied climate and geography, makes it a major tourist destination: as of 2018, it was the sixth most-visited country in the world, with 39 million international arrivals. However, the country continues to struggle with social inequality, poverty and extensive crime. It ranks poorly on the Global Peace Index, due in large part to ongoing conflict between drug trafficking syndicates. This "drug war" has led to over 120,000 deaths since 2006. Mexico is a member of United Nations, the G20, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the Organization of American States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, and the Organization of Ibero-American States.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced that a judicial reform allowing the popular election of federal judges will be enacted on September 15, following approval from the Senate and 18 of 32 state legislatures. Critics, including legal experts and international observers, argue this will undermine judicial independence and democratic checks and balances, while proponents assert it will combat corruption. The reform's approval has sparked protests from judges and legal professionals, fearing it will entrench political influence in the judiciary.
Foreign business chambers in Mexico are expressing concerns over a proposed judiciary overhaul that would make judges stand for election, as outgoing President Lopez Obrador confirmed the changes target foreign firms. Critics argue that replacing 7,000 judges could undermine judicial independence and increase loyalty to the ruling party. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum assures that the reforms won't negatively impact foreign investments, but her administration faces scrutiny following a drop in the peso's value after her election.
Thousands of judicial workers and judges in Mexico have gone on strike against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's proposed reforms to allow judges to be elected by popular vote, including Supreme Court appointees. Critics argue this move threatens judicial independence and could lead to governmental overreach by Lopez Obrador's Morena party, raising concerns about the future of electoral democracy in the country. The strike, initiated due to fears the reforms would disrupt merit-based appointments, highlights ongoing tensions between Lopez Obrador and the judiciary.
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is halting diplomatic relations with the US and Canadian embassies after their ambassadors criticized his judicial reform proposal to elect judges by popular vote. López Obrador stated the pause is with the embassies, not the countries, and will be lifted when the diplomats show respect for Mexico's independence. US and Canadian officials expressed concerns about the implications of the reform on democracy and investor confidence. The reform proposal requires two-thirds approval in Congress and includes various contentious changes.
The Fourth Transformation (Spanish: Cuarta Transformación) refers to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's (commonly known as "AMLO") 2018 campaign promise to do away with privileged abuses that had plagued Mexico in decades past. López Obrador defined the first three transformations as the Mexican War of Independence (1810–1821), the Reform War (1858–1861) and the Mexican Revolution (1910–1917).The "privileged abuses" López Obrador refers to have to do with the high salaries and luxurious lifestyles enjoyed by high government officials. in a country where half the population lives in poverty. López Obrador wants to lower salaries for not only the president but also Cabinet members and high-level bureaucrats, justices of the Supreme Court (SCJN), legislators, and members of independent agencies such as the electoral commission (INE) and the census office (INEGI). In addition to salaries, López Obrador mentions luxury vehicles including airplanes and helicopters; expensive private health insurance in addition to the program for government officials (ISSSTE); expense accounts for bodyguards, gasoline, cell phones, and food; and a lack of transparency.
The history of Mexico City stretches back to its founding ca. 1325 CE as the Mexica city-state of Tenochtitlan, which evolved into the senior partner of the Aztec Triple Alliance that dominated central Mexico immediately prior to the Spanish conquest of 1519–1521. At its height, Tenochtitlan had enormous temples and palaces, a huge ceremonial center, and residences of political, religious, military, and merchants. Its population was estimated at least 100,000 and perhaps as high as 200,000 in 1519 when the Spaniards first saw it. During the final stage of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, Spanish forces and their indigenous allies besieged and razed Tenochtitlan. Because it was strategically and politically important, invader Hernán Cortés founded the Spanish colonial capital of Mexico City on its ruins, becoming the center of Spanish colonial power. Following Mexican independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico City became the capital of the sovereign nation, remaining its largest and most important city to the present day. Beginning in 1521, the Aztec ceremonial and political center was rebuilt as the city's main square, the Plaza Mayor, usually called the Zócalo. Some of the oldest structures in Mexico City date from the early conquest era. Many colonial-era buildings remain standing and have been re-purposed as government buildings and museums. As the seats of the Viceroyalty of New Spain and the Archbishopric of New Spain, Mexico City was the center not only of political and religious institutions but also of Mexico's economic activity and the residence of Spanish colonial elites (1521–1821). Great merchant houses linked to Spain were located here, and the economic elites whose properties were often elsewhere in New Spain also lived in the capital. The concentration of mansions and palaces in what is now the Mexico City historic center led it to be nicknamed the "City of Palaces", a sobriquet often attributed, perhaps erroneously, to great savant Alexander von Humboldt. It was also a major educational center: the University of Mexico was founded in 1553 as part of the complex of the Plaza Mayor but is now located in the south of the capital. Many religious institutions for the education of the sons of Spanish elites were also based in the capital. Mexico City had the colony's largest concentration of those of Spanish heritage (both Iberian-born peninsulares and American-born criollos), as well as the largest concentration of mixed race casta population in the colony. Many indigenous people also lived in the capital, outside the central core, concentrated in their own section and governed by an indigenous town council.Post-independence, U.S. forces captured Mexico City during the Mexican–American War, and the city saw violence during the Reform War and the French Intervention as well as the Mexican Revolution. At the beginning of the 20th century, the city's population stood at about 500,000. The city's history in the 20th and 21st centuries has been marked by explosive population growth and its accompanying problems. The city center deteriorated. The government has had problems keeping up with basic services, but the building of the Mexico City Metro has alleviated some major transportation problems. Smog became a serious problem as the shanty towns evolved, formed by the poor of the country migrating to the city. The 1985 Mexico City earthquake caused significant damage to the center of the city. In the 2000s, businessman and philanthropist Carlos Slim created a foundation to revitalize the historic center as well as sites near the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe. In 2016, the Mexican government initiated the process of greater autonomy from the federal government, creating the Ciudad de México or CDMX.
Mexico's outgoing President Lopez Obrador announced that incoming President Sheinbaum plans to double the current passenger rail building program, constructing three electric train lines from Mexico City to cities on the U.S. border. The proposed lines include a route to Nuevo Laredo near Texas costing $22 billion and a line to Guadalajara for $3 billion, with possible extensions to other border cities. The plan involves army engineers overseeing private contractors to build along existing freight routes, potentially causing disruptions to current services.
Mexican prosecutors secured convictions and 50-year prison sentences for 11 gunmen involved in the 2010-2011 massacre of 122 passengers in Tamaulipas. Victims were pulled from buses by the Zetas cartel and forced to fight each other to the death with sledgehammers. The brutality of the massacres, exemplified by the discovery of mass graves, highlighted the extreme violence of Mexico's drug war. The suspects were arrested between 2015 and 2017, with trials lasting up to nine years. This event is one of the most horrific instances of cartel violence, particularly affecting migrants.
At a recent press briefing, Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador dismissed a reporter's concerns about harassment from his supporters, stating he would do "nothing" to address it. The incident highlights the ongoing risks journalists face in Mexico, where over 142 media workers have been killed since 2000, often in relation to coverage of drug cartels. Lopez Obrador has faced criticism for his attacks on the press and allegations of collusion with cartels, rejecting claims of any misconduct. Press freedom groups have condemned the hostile environment for journalists during his presidency.
The Mexico national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de México) represents Mexico in international football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation (Spanish: Federación Mexicana de Fútbol). It competes as a member of CONCACAF.Mexico has qualified to seventeen World Cups and has qualified consecutively since 1994, making it one of six countries to do so. Mexico played France in the first match of the first World Cup on 13 July 1930. Mexico's best progression in World Cups has been reaching the quarter-finals in both the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, both times as host, and will play host for the third time in 2026.Mexico is historically the most successful national team in CONCACAF, having won twelve confederation titles, including nine CONCACAF Gold Cups and three CONCACAF Championships (the precursor to the Gold Cup), as well as two NAFC Championships, one North American Nations Cup, one CONCACAF Cup and two gold medals of the Central American and Caribbean Games. It is one of eight nations to have won two of the three most important football tournaments (the World Cup, Confederations Cup, and Summer Olympics), having won the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2012 Summer Olympics. Mexico is also the only team from CONCACAF to have won an official FIFA competition, winning the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup. Although Mexico is under the jurisdiction of CONCACAF, the national team has been invited to compete in the Copa América since 1993, finishing runner-up twice – in 1993 and 2001 – and obtaining the third-place medal on three occasions.
The Desafuero of Andrés Manuel López Obrador was the removal of López Obrador's state immunity from prosecution, in his role as Mayor of Mexico City. The legal and political process took place during 2004 and 2005, and it was originated by a land owner who sued the government of the Federal District on the grounds of improper expropriation of a patch of land called El Encino. This case became a serious issue for López Obrador in 2005, when a vote by the Chamber of Deputies lifted his constitutional immunity against criminal charges. If officially charged, he would have lost all his civil rights, including the right to run for the presidency in 2006, unless he was either quickly acquitted of all charges or managed to serve his sentence before the electoral registration deadline.The desafuero was supported by the then-ruling PAN, the federal government headed by then-President Vicente Fox, and the PRI; it was opposed by the PRD (the party in which López Obrador was affiliated) and left-wing politicians. The process lasted for more than a year and resulted in a polarization among Mexican society between those who supported the desafuero and those who opposed it.After a massive rally in support of López Obrador took place in Mexico City on April 24, 2005, with an attendance exceeding one million people (at the time, the biggest political demonstration in recent Mexican history), and near unanimous condemnation from the foreign media towards the process, President Fox decided to stop the judicial process against López Obrador.On April 27, 2005, Fox announced changes in his cabinet, a re-evaluation of the legal case against AMLO and legal changes so civil rights are only suspended once a citizen is found guilty. Fox and López Obrador met in the first week of May 2005, as part of the efforts to calm the political climate. The new Attorney General found a way to avoid prosecuting López Obrador, but it depended on the approval of the private company that first sued him.
(Bloomberg) -- Judges on Mexicos Supreme Court decided to join labor protests against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradors proposal to overhaul the judicial system, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Most Read from Bloomberg How Air Conditioning Took Over the American Office A Guide to Urban Swimming in Europe, Beyond the Seine The decision was approved Tuesday with eight votes in favor and three against, the person said, a day after top court workers also joined the strikes. If passed, Lopez Obradors reform would see all Mexican judges elected by popular vote, including those on the Supreme Court something critics say will put democracy at risk. The proposal is set to be discussed late afternoon on Tuesday by the lower house, where the governing Morena party holds more than a two-thirds majority. The session will be held in a sports center because demonstrators have blocked access to the legislature.
Tomas Zeron, former head of investigations for Mexico's Attorney General's Office, revealed that the so-called historic truth about the 2014 disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students was fabricated during meetings involving high-ranking government officials, including then-President Enrique Pena Nieto. Zeron, now a fugitive in Israel, stated that corrupt members of the military and police were involved in the case, contradicting the official narrative that the students were handed over to a drug gang. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called for Zeron's cooperation in the investigation.
Mexico City Arena (Spanish: Arena Ciudad de México) is an indoor arena in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico. It hosts concerts, sports, and other events. It officially opened on February 25, 2012. The total cost of the arena was $300 million. The arena has a maximum capacity of 22,300 spectators. It is operated by Zignia Live. It is located in Avenida de las Granjas, close to Ferrería metro station, Fortuna railway station of the Suburban Railway, and next to TecMilenio University. It will also host Miss Universe 2024 on November 16, 2024.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador criticized U.S. funding for the nonprofit Mexicans Against Corruption and Impunity, alleging it acts as part of the conservative opposition. He plans to send a diplomatic note to the U.S. and propose legislation against foreign funding for such groups. The organization, which monitors government spending and has criticized Lopez Obrador's initiatives, received about $5 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development in recent years. Lopez Obrador's stance reflects a broader trend among some Latin American leaders opposing foreign NGO funding.
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