![Soldiers help villagers at an emergency shelter on June 11 after violent conflict in southern Mexico.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-2156655636-300x227.jpg)
For Sheinbaum, a Security Challenge in AMLO’s Home State
Southern states like Tabasco are enduring increased criminal activity. How will Mexico’s next government tackle the pervasive presence of drug cartels?
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AQ Podcast | Our Mid-Year Update on Latin America’s Economies
A big-picture overview of Latin America’s economies, including the question of how much nearshoring is really happening.
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AQ Podcast | What To Expect From Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico
Scholar Viri Ríos on what explains Sheinbaum’s resounding victory and how she may use the mandate Mexicans have given her.
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How Claudia Sheinbaum Will Be Different From AMLO
Mexico’s next president may prove less popular but “more competent” than her predecessor, the author writes.
![Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum celebrates her victory at the Zócalo in Mexico City on June 3.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sheinbaum-300x202.jpg)
REACTION: Sheinbaum’s Unexpectedly Big Landslide in Mexico
The ruling Morena party dominated the elections, securing Mexico City, new governorships and likely supermajorities in Congress.
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Should Investors Take a Sheinbaum Victory for Granted in Mexico?
Claudia Sheinbaum’s win in June is not inevitable, and the race could bring an unexpected post-vote scenario.
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Susan Segal: Mexico’s Next President Will Be a Woman—And a Role Model
The country’s achievements towards gender parity are outstanding, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
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Meet the Candidates: Mexico
Mexico will hold the largest election in its history on June 2.
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Mexico’s Water Crisis Is Spilling Over Into Politics
Drought across much of the country’s landmass is affecting economic activity and the upcoming presidential election.
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Two Issues That Will Reveal the Real Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico’s unusually high fiscal deficit and the complex energy sector demand a clearer vision from the presidential hopeful ahead of 2024.