Mexico
Explore our coverage of Mexico’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
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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
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Leaders
A make-or-break moment for Mexico
In America’s biggest trading partner the rule of law and democracy are under attack
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The Americas
AMLO’s dangerous last blast threatens Mexico
The outgoing president will use his last month in power to change the constitution
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The Americas
Confused and dirty: Claudia Sheinbaum’s energy plan
She cannot boost renewables while propping up the state oil and power giants
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The Americas
Investors panicked after Mexico’s election. Were they right?
Claudia Sheinbaum takes over power on October 1st
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The Americas
Will El Mayo’s arrest slow the spread of fentanyl?
The United States nets a very big fish
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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
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The Americas
Claudia Sheinbaum’s landslide victory is a danger for Mexico
She has huge power, but faces huge challenges
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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
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Leaders
What Claudia Sheinbaum’s victory might mean for Mexico
The next president should break with her predecessor and mentor
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The Americas
Violence mars Mexicans’ biggest elections ever
A lot is at stake besides who will become the new president
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The Americas
Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s mañaneras boost his presidency
They are a marvel of populist communication
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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
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The Americas
Mexico’s mighty diaspora punches below its weight in elections
But its participation is steadily increasing
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United States
Fewer migrants are crossing America’s southern border
Joe Biden has Mexico to thank—for now