Mexico

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The Americas

Claudia Sheinbaum will inherit a poisoned chalice in Mexico

Her predecessor’s last act is a dangerous overhaul of the constitution

Leaders

A make-or-break moment for Mexico

In America’s biggest trading partner the rule of law and democracy are under attack

The Americas

AMLO’s dangerous last blast threatens Mexico

The outgoing president will use his last month in power to change the constitution

The Americas

Confused and dirty: Claudia Sheinbaum’s energy plan

She cannot boost renewables while propping up the state oil and power giants

The Americas

Investors panicked after Mexico’s election. Were they right?

Claudia Sheinbaum takes over power on October 1st

The Americas

Will El Mayo’s arrest slow the spread of fentanyl?

The United States nets a very big fish

The Americas

Mexico has become a testing ground for psychedelic therapies

From ibogaine to LSD, the benefits of psychedelics are not yet backed up by strong medical evidence

The Americas

Claudia Sheinbaum’s landslide victory is a danger for Mexico

She has huge power, but faces huge challenges

Leaders

Morena’s landslide win threatens to take Mexico down a dangerous path

The country’s newly elected president will need to show political courage

Leaders

What Claudia Sheinbaum’s victory might mean for Mexico

The next president should break with her predecessor and mentor

The Americas

Violence mars Mexicans’ biggest elections ever

A lot is at stake besides who will become the new president

The Americas

Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s mañaneras boost his presidency

They are a marvel of populist communication

Culture

Bullfighting is under attack

It reveals a lot about politics and attitudes towards Spain

The Americas

Mexico’s next president can reset relations with the United States

She will have much work to do on drug-trafficking, security, migration and trade

The Americas

Mexico’s mighty diaspora punches below its weight in elections

But its participation is steadily increasing

United States

Fewer migrants are crossing America’s southern border

Joe Biden has Mexico to thank—for now

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