Weekly Political Analysis
The State of Mexico: a high-risk security crisis
The chronic violence phenomenon within the State of Mexico has worsened. Although common criminality has reigned over the...
The telecommunication reform’s complex scheme
On March 24th, President Peña presented several initiatives to the Senate, including the Federal Law of Telecommunications and...
Tackling informality: same problem, new approach
According to José Juan Ruiz, chief economist of the Inter-American Development Bank, informality could soon become a major...
PRI: twenty years after Colosio
Two decades have passed since Luis Donaldo Colosio, then PRI’s Presidential candidate, was assassinated during an electoral campaign...
The (second and third) moment of truth for reforms
When talking about recent Mexican history, it is highly likely that terms such as “regulation”, “secondary legislation” and...
The National Security Commission and the new institutional order
On March 25th, the Mexican Senate ratified the appointment of Monte Alejandro Rubido García as head of the...
The energy reform: drifting in the deep waters of uncertainty.
On March 18th, President Peña headed the Mexican Oil Expropriation’s 76th anniversary ceremony in Cosoleacaque, Veracruz. Despite that...
Manuel Mondragón y Kalb: an operator for transition.
On March 17th, Manuel Mondragón y Kalb resigned as the head of the National Security Commission (CNS). There...
Infrastructure expenditure: “white (and non-transparent) elephants”
For security reasons derived from a terrible infrastructure planning, 11 of 20 stations that are part of Mexico...
The death of “El Chayo”: a way to gain political control?
Authorities have confirmed the death of the alleged Templario leader, Nazario Moreno, aka “El Chayo”, who was killed...