Moments in Mexico

Decoding Mexico’s Domestic Politics.

By Alexandra Helfgott

· Launched 3 years ago

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Who is Rubén Rocha Moya? The Sinaloa Governor Indicted for Drug Trafficking

Rubén Rocha Moya, former governor of Sinaloa, has been indicted by US prosecutors on drug trafficking and weapons charges tied to alleged collaboration…

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El Mayo’s Arrest, Sinaloa’s Cartel War, and the Indictment of Rubén Rocha Moya

The arrest of “El Mayo” in 2024 triggered a wave of violence across Sinaloa, as rival cartel factions descended into an internal struggle for control…

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What Is Mexico Willing to Sacrifice to Fight Crime?

A Powerful National Guard and New Surveillance Laws Raise Concerns Over Civil Rights and Oversight

Jun 5•Alexandra Helfgott

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Who Is Lilly Téllez? PAN Senator Sparks Controversy with Fox News Interview

Aug 25, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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Why Does Mexico Reject US Intervention in Venezuela?

Jan 7•Alexandra Helfgott

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What Is Sheinbaum’s Labor Reform? Mexico’s 40-Hour Workweek Proposal Explained

Feb 11•Alexandra Helfgott

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Who is Adán Augusto López Hernández? The Tabasco Narco-Politics Scandal Rocking Mexico and Morena

Jul 24, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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US-Mexico Water Sharing Explained: Trump's Tariff Threats and the 1944 Water Sharing Treaty

Dec 19, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What is Mexico's Gen Z Protest?

Nov 15, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What Happened during the Mexican Military Operation against CJNG Leader, El Mencho?

Details of the Mexican military operation against CJNG leader El Mencho in Tapalpa, Jalisco, and the aftermath - the cartel's retaliation and the…

Feb 23•Alexandra Helfgott

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Doing Business in Mexico: Navigating Complexity and Unlocking Opportunity

Guest post from Mark Vickers, EVP of Reliance Partners

Feb 18•Alexandra Helfgott

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Mexico’s labor reform advances to the Senate, moving the country closer to reducing the legal workweek from 48 to 40 hours under President Claudia…

Feb 11•Alexandra Helfgott

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Why Does Mexico Reject US Intervention in Venezuela?

As Trump revives offer to send troops to Mexico, Sheinbaum’s rejection of US intervention in Venezuela underscores Mexico’s sovereignty-first foreign…

Jan 7•Alexandra Helfgott

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As Trump threatens tariffs over Mexico's delinquent water deliveries, the 1944 Water Sharing Treaty tells a more complicated story.

Dec 19, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What Happened During Mexico's Gen Z Protest? Inside the First Major Test of the Sheinbaum Presidency

Mexico’s first major protest under Sheinbaum turned violent, raising questions about the Gen Z movement's origins, organizers, and future political…

Nov 17, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What is Mexico's Gen Z Protest?

Mexico’s Gen Z protest challenges the government and raises questions about student activism, digital mobilization, and political manipulation in the…

Nov 15, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What is the US-Mexico Water Sharing Agreement?

As the US-Mexico water sharing cycle ends in October 2025, explore the legal framework, key disputes, and the future of bilateral water sharing.

Oct 15, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What is Mexico's Proposed Anti-Sticker Law?

Mexico’s proposed “anti-sticker law” criminalizes the use of AI-edited images and videos, including memes and stickers, igniting controversy over free…

Oct 7, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s First Year in Office: Continuity, Change, and Challenges

One year into Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency, AMLO’s shadow looms large. Is she continuing his agenda or forging her own path?

Oct 1, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What Is Mexico’s Amparo Reform? Everything You Need to Know

Inside Sheinbaum’s amparo reform: potential effects on Mexico’s courts and how it may change access to justice and judicial accountability

Sep 18, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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What is Huachicoleo? The Fuel Theft Scandal Rocking Mexico

An investigation into Mexico’s decades-long fuel theft problem sparks high-profile arrests as a sprawling web of corruption is exposed.

Sep 12, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s First Year as Mexico’s President in 10 Numbers

Explore Claudia Sheinbaum’s first year as Mexico’s president through 10 key figures that highlight Mexico’s economic development, security situation…

Sep 1, 2025•Alexandra Helfgott

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