On October 1st, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico’s first female president. Her Morena party won thumping majorities in both chambers of the legislature as well, laying the groundwork for radical socio-economic change. Mexico’s previous president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), was the architect for this electoral movement. By uplifting the poor through broad state spending, Morena has become the most popular party in Mexico’s modern history. President Sheinbaum’s meteoric rise proves that populist economics can coexist with democratic governance.

AmericasBy Josh EmokpaeMarch 7, 2025Mexico, Morena, Claudia Sheinbaum, democracy, femicide, LGBTQ+

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.

Candidates Begin Lining Up for Mexico’s 2024 Presidential Race

As Mexico prepares for the 2024 national elections, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) faces controversy for introducing a bill that weakens the National Electoral Institute. Meanwhile, various potential candidates from different parties, including PAN, PRI, and Morena, have publicly declared their intent to run, with Mexico City Mayor Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo emerging as a prominent figure for the Morena party.