#206 - The Fourth Transformation: What’s at Stake in Mexico’s Elections

May 31, 2024

Previewing Mexico's elections, discussing AMLO's successes and failures, Claudia Sheinbaum's potential as a successor, analyzing Mexican-U.S. relations, and exploring the country's historical context and future projections.

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Intro

00:00 • 8min

Exploring Mexico's Governance Through Historical Perspectives and Future Aspirations

08:22 • 2min

Analysis of Mexico's Elections and Potential Constitutional Reforms

10:29 • 15min

Analysis of Mexican Sentiments and Foreign Policy Stance

24:59 • 4min

Exploring the Implications of Mexico's Elections on Democracy and Policy

28:41 • 3min

Jacob takes to the mic solo to fire up the hot-take factory. He previews Mexico’s elections – situating Mexican democracy in its own history, surveying AMLO’s successes and failures, and parsing who Claudia Sheinaum is and why she might be better for Mexico than you think. He also identifies the key questions you should be thinking about in terms of the election and Mexican-U.S. relations going forward

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Intro

(00:08) - Mexico’s Geopolitical Importance

(03:03) - Historical Context of Mexico’s Democracy

(10:22) – Claudia Sheinbaum as AMLO’s Successor

(20:42) - Comparisons and Future Projections

(24:11) - Mexico’s Foreign Policy and US Relations

Referenced in the Show:

Link to Sheinbaum article: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Omar-Masera/publication/226764071_Mitigating_Carbon_Emissions_while_Advancing_National_DevelopmentPriorities_The_Case_of_Mexico/links/550c5a0b0cf2ac2905a3db2b/Mitigating-Carbon-Emissions-while-Advancing-National-DevelopmentPriorities-The-Case-of-Mexico.pdf

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