Cassandra Garrison

Cassandra Garrison, a political reporter based in Mexico City, dives into the country's historic judicial elections, where citizens will vote for judges for the first time. She discusses the controversial candidacy of Silvia Delgado, a former defense attorney for drug lord Joaquin Guzman, and the mixed public responses to her campaign. Garrison highlights the challenges of vetting candidates amidst fears of organized crime influence and rampant corruption, raising questions about the integrity of this pivotal transition in Mexico's judiciary.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president and a climate scientist, dives into the challenges awaiting her administration. Joined by journalists Cassandra Garrison and Stephen Eisenhammer, they discuss Mexico's strained economy and issues with organized crime. Sheinbaum's leadership is set against the backdrop of the U.S.-Mexico relationship and the implications of rising Chinese investments in the electric vehicle sector. Together, they explore her ambitious policies and the hope she represents for women's rights.

Join Reuters journalist Cassandra Garrison as she delves into Peru's illegal artifact trade and the controversy surrounding fossilized corpses presented in Mexico as signs of alien life. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the Peruvian government in policing the market, the underground trade of ancient artifacts, and the cultural significance of the remains. Discover the truth behind the 'alien' claims and the ongoing debate over the identities of the fossilized bodies in Peru.