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Mexico Still Has a China Problem
Mexico Still Has a China Problem (Americas Quarterly) Key takeaways: - Mexico is uniquely exposed to U.S. concerns: largest U.S. trading partner, migration and fentanyl corridor, and a potential entry point for Chinese goods, capital, and technology into the U.S. market. - Mexico’s approach so far has been to hedge by making concessions and raising tariffs on imports from countries without trade agreements, aiming to mollify irritants with the U.S. - A critical governance ga
2026-05-24Claudia Sheinbaum's Conundrum
Claudia Sheinbaum finds herself pulled between AMLO’s political project, increasing pressure from the United States (notably under Trump’s stance and sanctions/diplomatic actions), and a weakening Mexican economy. She has yet to craft an independent governing vision or strong political base, instead acting as caretaker for Morena’s agenda. The trio of pressures—domestic political loyalty, U.S. pressure (extraditions, sanctions, trade concerns), and economic vulnerability (GDP
2026-05-24Maduro's Capture: Impact on Mexico's Security
Summary: The piece argues that Maduro’s capture by a Venezuelan operation has produced ripple effects reaching Mexico, intensifying scrutiny of Mexico’s security, governance, and foreign policy. It contends the United States may push for stronger, but carefully calibrated, cooperation with Mexico on security and organized crime, rather than unilateral actions. The article paints Mexico’s current regime as pragmatic and corrupt, blending old PRI practices with new centralism u
2026-05-24México va por revisión del T-MEC
Summary: Mexico’s new foreign minister, Roberto Velasco, signals a proactive revision of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC) to keep it a driver of development, while promising security cooperation with the United States and Canada “without subordinación” and in full respect to Mexico’s constitution and international law. His early agenda emphasizes defending sovereignty, territorial integrity, economic growth, consular protection, and support for Mexicans abroad. Velasco
2026-05-24Mexico-EU Strategic Partnership Upgrade
Mexico-EU relations enter a “new chapter” in strategic partnership. Highlights: - At the 8th Mexico–EU Summit and with the Modernized Global Agreement, both sides announced an upgraded, deeper strategic partnership, anchored in shared history, values, multilateralism, and a rules-based international order. - The signing of the Politico-Economic-Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Acuerdo Global Modernizado) and the Interim Trade Agreement was welcomed, aiming to boo
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