Mexico's Policies and Political Landscape

The chapter delves into Mexico's shift towards policies benefiting the working class, including cash transfer programs and support for workers' rights. It discusses the efforts to undo neoliberal ideology, rebuild state capacity, and change mainstream party discourse. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by leaders in the post-commodity boom era, concerns about democracy, and the lessons learned from AMLO's success in building a coalition between middle and working classes.