Navigating Change: AMLO and Elite Education

This chapter explores the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) in Mexico, focusing on his economic strategies and their impact on the working class. It parallels this political discourse with an analysis of elite college admissions in the U.S., revealing persistent socio-economic inequalities despite rising enrollment rates. By examining the evolving landscape of higher education alongside AMLO's state development efforts, the chapter highlights contradictions in purported progress and systemic barriers within both contexts.