
Mexico’s president is fueling a constitutional crisis
On Oct. 1, Mexico swore in a new president, and she is a presidenta — a woman. Mexicans can take pride in the fact that our country, which popularized the term “machismo” (for bad reasons), has elected its first female leader. In this regard, we have moved ahead of our neighbor and partner, the United States.
Unfortunately, our pride must be tempered. Claudia Sheinbaum won the June elections to lead a democratic country, something Mexico has only truly been for nearly 30 years. However, as president, she appears committed to following her predecessor’s aim of reverting Mexico to a one-party autocracy, reminiscent of much of the 20th century, when competitive and fair elections were lacking and the judiciary was not independent.… Seguir leyendo »