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Eduardo Verástegui speaks during a rally with supporters in Sept. 2023 in Guadalajara, Mexico. A centrist population and the president’s ability to set the agenda has left little space for conservative outsiders.

Right-Wing Populism Hasn’t Thrived in Mexico. Why?

A centrist population and the president’s ability to set the agenda leave little space for conservative outsiders.

Eugenio Derbez pictured at a red carpet event. Derbez scored unexpectedly high in a recent poll for the 2024 presidential elections, despite not being an official candidate.

What a Comedian’s Poll Performance Says About Mexican Politics

He isn’t running, but Eugenio Derbez’s popularity shows voters want more options than they currently have.

Claudia Sheinbaum: Technocrat or True Believer?

Mexico City’s mayor is an early favorite to succeed AMLO as president. An extended fight over energy reform sheds light on how she’d govern.

Mexico’s Opposition Searches for a Winning Message

Traditional parties are in the political wilderness. Could emulating Biden’s 2020 run beat AMLO’s movement?

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