Mexico’s Judicial Overhaul: The Divisive Effects of Systematic Change

The Mexican Senate’s decision to abolish the current judicial system and allow citizens to elect judges has had extremely divisive effects, both domestically and internationally. Advocates for the change argue that it gives Mexicans a greater voice and limits graft and nepotism, while opponents worry the decision will slow the country’s economy and signal the end of judicial independence.

AmericasBy Catherine SmithNovember 8, 2024Mexico, appointment-based judiciary, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Morena, Supreme Court, Claudia Sheinbaum, trade-relations, United States/Mexico relations, elected judges, Democracy, Mexico City, Ambassador Salazar, judges strike, Luis de la Calle, independent judiciary

The Gentrification of Mexico City: Economic Growth at the Expense of Local Displacement and Erasure of Culture

Mexico City is changing quickly as a result of international migration, implementation of new industries, and foreign investment. These developments modernize and boost the economy, but they also cause gentrification, displacing the local communities, and causing cultural homogenization, which raises concerns about social inequality and the maintenance of local traditions.

AmericasBy Sofia EcheniqueOctober 8, 2024gentrification, Mexico City, urban development, displacement, economic growth, social inequality, investment, real estate, expats, digital nomads, multiculturalism, modernization, Latin America, community, cultural preservation