In light of the widely-publicized organized crime violence in San Cristóbal on June 14, Magdalena Gómez signals the ongoing crisis of violence, intervention of criminal groups and chaos that ensues just an hour away in Oxchuc.
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Midterm Elections and the Fourth Transformation
AMLO’s Morena party survives this June 6th elections, albeit losing significant ground, in Mexico City and also among the middle class. While holding steady, the shifts pose a challenge to the Fourth Transformation in its second half. What does it mean for the future of national poltics?
Confrontations, Shock Groups and Burned Ballot Boxes Mark the Chiapas Election (Videos)
Violence and fraud riddle the election process in Chiapas.
We Are Not the Same?
Detailing the many recent violations against indigenous and campesino communities throughout Mexico, Magdalena Gomez questions AMLO’s assertion that he is not the same as previous administrations.
Elections and Indigenous Peoples
Francisco López Barcenas diagnoses the root of the problem with Mexicoś electoral problaem vis-a-vis indigenous peoples.
