MEXICO: Populism and distraction
Major demonstrations and a strike by women protesting gender violence, impunity, and inequality on 8-9 March were significant for two broad reasons. First, they represent a new and unexpectedly large expression of public discontent at a time when President Andres Manuel Lopez Obr… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
MEXICO: Lack of growth not severe enough to force change in direction
Preliminary figures published by the INEGI statistics agency yesterday, 30 January, indicate that the economy contracted by 0.1% in 2019, marking the first year of negative growth in a decade. Also yesterday, the finance ministry (SHCP) released its closing numbers for 2019, whic… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MEXICO: Policy improvisation and muddle
Several recent developments have exposed a worrying combination of poorly-conceived government initiatives, policy improvisation, and general disorganization. This may not be new, but problems have become more concentrated as the pressure to deliver on promises increases. To make… Become a member to read the rest of this article