A New Chapter in Mexico's Hard Turn against Liberalism

Ian Vasquez, a Cato expert on international affairs, dives into Mexico's alarming political landscape under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He discusses the centralization of power and the implications for market freedom, emphasizing the adverse effects on everyday citizens. The conversation highlights threats to democracy, particularly through judicial reforms that undermine independence and human rights. Vasquez warns of the repercussions for Mexico's trade relations, particularly with the United States, as these shifts take hold.