Category Archives: Politics

Politics in Mexico.

Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Taken Over by Protesting Teachers

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Allan Wall

The Mayan site of Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most famous archaeological tourist destinations. I’ve been there a couple of times, it’s a fascinating site. On June 11th, 2025, Chichen Itza was taken over by protesting teachers. From Mexico … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s Next Supreme Court Has Been Chosen

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Allan Wall

As a result of Mexico’s judicial election held on June 1st, the new slate of judges for the Supreme Court (Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación) has been chosen. The new Supreme Court is set to take office on … Continue reading →

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Mexico Holds Its Judicial Elections, 13% of Electorate Turns Out, Results Still Pending

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Allan Wall

Mexico is moving into some unexplored territory, both for itself and for the world. On June 1st, 2025, Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections. The country is adopting a system in which all judges, at all levels, are elected. No … Continue reading →

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Rogelio Ramirez de la O Resigns as Treasury Secretary; Replaced by Edgar Amador

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Allan Wall

A couple of months ago I ran a cabinet profile of Rogelio Ramirez de la O, Secretary of Treasury in the cabinet of President Claudia Sheinbaum. (See Cabinet Profile: Rogelio Ramirez de la O, Secretary of the Treasury). Ramirez de … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Profile: Mario Delgado, Secretary of Education

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Allan Wall

Mario Delgado Carrillo serves as Secretary of Education (Secretario de Educación Pública) in the cabinet of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The official title of the department in Spanish is the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), the Secretariat of Public Education. … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Profile: Alicia Barcena, Secretary of Environment

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Allan Wall

Alicia Barcena serves as Secretary of Environment (Secretaria de Medio Ambiente) in the cabinet of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The official title of the department in Spanish is the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, SEMARNAT), the Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources. The … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Profile: Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of the Economy

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Allan Wall

Marcelo Ebrard serves as Secretary of the Economy (Secretario de Economía) in the cabinet of President Claudia Sheinbaum. The official title of the department in Spanish is the Secretaría de Economía (SE), the Secretariat of the Economy. The person heading … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Profile: Omar Garcia Harfuch, Secretary of Security

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Allan Wall

Omar Garcia Harfuch serves as Secretary of Security in the cabinet of President Claudia Sheinbaum. The official title of the department in Spanish is the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC), the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection. It … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Profile: Rogelio Ramirez de la O, Secretary of the Treasury

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Allan Wall

Rogelio Ramirez de la O serves as Treasury Secretary in the cabinet of President Claudia Sheinbaum. The official title of the department in Spanish is Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, the Secretariat of the Treasury and Public Credit, commonly … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Profile: Juan Ramon de la Fuente, Foreign Minister

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Allan Wall

Juan Ramon de la Fuente Ramirez serves on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Cabinet as Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores, literally Secretary of External Relations, that is, Foreign Minister, or as the the post is also called in Spanish, Canciller (Chancellor). De la … Continue reading →

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