Tag Archives: Xochitl Galvez

AMLO, the Mexican Congress, Mexican Judiciary and Foreign Meddling

On October 1st, the new Mexican Congress, elected on June 2nd, is slated to take office.   President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) is no sitting duck president and is still very much in charge.  AMLO has a one-month overlap … Continue reading

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The Astonishing Growth and Power of Mexico’s MORENA Party

Claudia Sheinbaum won the Mexican presidential election on June 2nd, 2024. Her MORENA party also did quite well in the Mexican congressional election. Amazingly, the MORENA party has only existed as a political party for 10 years, since 2014. It … Continue reading

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Public Assistance and the Sheinbaum Triumph

On June 2nd, Mexico had a presidential election with three candidates: Claudia Sheinbaum, Xochitl Galvez and Jorge Alvarez Maynez. Claudia Sheinbaum won. The results:CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM received 35,924,519 votes, which was 59.7594 % of the total.XOCHITL GALVEZ received 16,502,697 votes, which … Continue reading

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Looking at the Mexican Election Results

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

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

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

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

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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First Debate Doesn’t Change Polling Much

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

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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