Mexico News Roundup
By RICARDO CASTILLO … A quick review of the most important news items in Mexico over the last few days…
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AMLO Drops in Popularity Polls
By RICARDO CASTILLO … Several recent polls have shown a not-so-surprising drop in the popularity of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador…
Read moreThe Next Presidential Debates: Between a Vulgar Thief and a Dead Fly
By RICARDO CASTILLO The last lap of Mexico’s 2018 general elections begins today, Tuesday, June 12, with the four presidential candidates meeting in Mérida, Yucatán, for the third and final debates organize by the National Electoral Institute (INE.) As expected, unusual moves are happening. The most notorious is the turn of events stemming out of a stumping speech by the “For Mexico to
Read moreMargarita Quits the Race; The Debate Is On
By RICARDO CASTILLO Independent presidential candidate Margarita Zavala finally gave up on her aspirations of becoming the first woman president of Mexico. Last Wednesday, May 16, she made the announcement during a TV talkshow where she was featured as the only interviewee. Her resignation caught nearly everyone off guard as the National Electoral Institute (INE) made it plain and clear
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