Mexico In Focus

Dive into the intricate world of Latin American politics in this week's episode of "Latin Connection." Host Solange Márquez takes you on a journey through the shifting landscapes of Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Panama. Explore unexpected alliances in Mexico's opposition, Argentina's economic challenges amid talks with the IMF, the decisive influence of young voters in Ecuador and Guatemala, and the complex interplay between economic development and geopolitical interests in Panama. Join us as we unravel the threads of political dynamics, analyze the evolving strategies of parties, and delve into the aspirations of societies in this captivating exploration of Latin American politics.

In this episode, we explore the ever-evolving relations between Latin America and the European Union. From the contentious EU-Mercosur free trade agreement to Mexico's trade arbitration proceedings and high-level meetings addressing the opioid crisis and migration challenges, we cover the region's dynamic interactions. Join us as we investigate labor activist ties in Canada, Colombia's mining minister's resignation, and Ecuador's planned capital market reforms. In our analysis, we focus on Latin America's leverage on lithium in the green transition race. Get ready for a captivating journey through the latest news shaping Latin American-European Union partnerships.

In this episode of "Latin Connection," we delve into the latest news and developments from Latin American countries. From Mexico's labor development programs to Brazil's political dynamics, Argentina's healthcare modernization, and Guatemala's run-off election, we cover a wide range of topics. Additionally, we discuss positive news about the region's income classification and its implications for economic growth. Join us for an insightful and engaging exploration of the diverse stories shaping Latin America.

Latin Connection, the podcast that dives deep into the vibrant and ever-evolving world of Latin America. Join us as we explore the dynamic tapestry of news, updates, and the intricate web of political, economic, and electoral landscapes across the region.In each episode, we bring you an insider's perspective, offering a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the latest events and trends shaping Latin American countries. From Mexico to Argentina, from Brazil to Colombia, we navigate through the diverse cultures, histories, and socio-political dynamics that make this region so fascinating.

In this episode, Solange Marquez speaks with Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, US and the Americas Programme at Chatham House, and Editor of the Book "Reclaiming human rights in a changing world order". We discussed threats to the international rights regime and how they are challennging the protection system in the Americas. We talked about the origin of those threats, from geopoliticcal competition, with new powers whose views of state sovereignty are at odds with human rights obligations and the rise of populist domestic movements across Latin American countries. For billions of citizens living in poverty the notion of an international legal regime to which they can appeal for the protection of their rights remains a distant fiction.This book examines the threats to international and regional human rights in Latin America, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. It offers insights and recommendations for activists, policymakers, and academics to better understand and address the challenges.

In this episode, Solange Marquez speaks with Luis Foncerrada and Guillermo García Alcocer about the repercussions of the Presidential Constitutional Reform Bill to the Mexican Power Market . This bill seeks to dismantle the electricity legal framework created after the 2013 Energy Reform and grants the CFE a dominant role at a regulatory and market level. How will it affect the Mexican energy market and the economy? What can companies do before it is approved? Are there legal instruments that companies might use to defend themselves?Luis Foncerrada holds a Ph.D. in Economics and is the Director of the Economy and Business School at the Mayab University in the Mexican State of Yucatan.  Guillermo García Alcocer is the former head of the Mexican Energy Regulator (CRE), He was the General Director of Industrial Development of Hydrocarbons in the Mexican Ministry of Energy. 

In this episode, Solange Marquez and Enrique Berruga analyze the outcomes of the 6th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held in Mexico.  What are the actual chances of regional integration between Latin-American countries that do not even share the same political regimes? Is it possible without Canada and the U.S. on the table? Why Mexican Government invited Cuba and Venezuela? What was the purpose of inviting China's head of state, and how might that affect the relationship with the US?  Ambassador Enrique Berruga is the General Director of the Aspen Institute Mexico, former Mexican Ambassador and President of the Security Council at the United Nations.

In this episode, Solange Marquez speaks with Luis Rubio, chairman of the think tank Mexico Evalua and former Mexican Council on Foreign Relations chairman. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Halifax International Security Forum. They talk about Luis' latest book, The New Dispute Over the Future: Old Ideas for a Modern Mexico, and analyze the "transformation" proposal of President Lopez Obrador full of 20th-century solutions to 21st-century problems.

This week on Mexico In Focus, Solange Marquez sits down with Economist and Political Analyst Macario Schettino. Together, they discuss Mexico's political and economic changes after midterm and referendum elections, what we can expect in public policy, foreign investment, and the relationship with our trade allies, Canada and the United States.