Category Archives: Politics

Politics in Mexico.

Looking at the Mexican Election Results

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Allan Wall

The Mexican election of 2024, held on June 2nd, 2024, was won by Claudia Sheinbaum of the MORENA party.  She is scheduled to assume the presidency on the 1st of October, as Mexico’s first woman president and Mexico’s first Jewish … Continue reading →

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Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Mexican Presidential Election

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Allan Wall

Mexico held its presidential election on June 2nd. The winner was Claudia Sheinbaum, who beat runner-up Xochitl Galvez by 30 points. ¡ Felicidades, Doctora Sheinbaum !

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Comparison and Contrast of Mexican And U.S. Elections

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Allan Wall

Mexico has a presidential election every six years. The U.S.A. has a presidential election every four years. Therefore, every 12 years, Mexico and the U.S. have elections the same year. This year, 2024, is one of those years. Election Day … Continue reading →

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In Third Debate, Mexican Presidential Candidates Discuss Immigration and Mexicans in the United States

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Allan Wall

On May 19th, 2024, the three Mexican presidential candidates participated in their third and final presidential debate. (The election is scheduled for June 2nd). For my reports on the first and second debates, click here and here. For a transcript … Continue reading →

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The Second Presidential Debate

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Allan Wall

On April 28th, the second Mexican presidential debate of 2024 was held.  Click here to see the transcript of the debate.  I’m reminded of a Spanish-language proverb:    El prometer no empobrece — El dar es lo que aniquila – “To … Continue reading →

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Cats in the Palace

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Allan Wall

Nineteen feral cats living in Mexico’s National Palace have been adopted by the government and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has declared them “living fixed assets”, the first animals to be designated such under Mexican law. The National Palace (Palacio … Continue reading →

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First Debate Doesn’t Change Polling Much

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Allan Wall

On April 7th, 2024, the first general election debate was held in the 2024 Mexican presidential election. All three candidates participated: Claudia Sheinbaum of MORENA and allies, Xochitl Galvez of the PAN/PRI/PRD coalition and Jorge Alvarez Maynez of the Movimiento … Continue reading →

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The 2024 Mexican Election

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Allan Wall

Mexico has a presidential election every six years, and the United States every four years. Every 12 years, therefore, Mexico and the United States have a presidential election the same year. This year, 2024, is one of those years. The … Continue reading →

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Change Ahead for Mexico’s Supreme Court?

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Allan Wall

The Mexican federal government is organized like that of the United States, with an executive branch, a bicameral Congress and a Supreme Court. Whereas the U.S. Supreme Court has 9 members selected for life, Mexico’s Supreme Court has 11 members, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Mexico News Report

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Allan Wall

Welcome to my first installment of the Mexico News Report.  What is the Mexico News Report? What I propose to do is provide an English-language platform for news about Mexico, which is often ignored and misrepresented in the Mainstream Media. … Continue reading →

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