Mexico has a new president who like dictators

We would probably have a chance at electing a PhD scientist if we got rid of our system (or even just the electoral college). At the very least, people who know better wouldn't have to pretend fracking is awesome because PA has to be won because it happens to be arbitrarily a tipping point state. There is nothing sane about that now or for our future. If we didnt have an EC Donald Trump wouldnt have been elected president, so that alone should be proof!

 

Unfortunately, a PhD scientist was effectively the POTUS in March 2020.

 

With its natural resources, Mexico should be one of the most prosperous countries in the world, but it’s not. Corrupt governments will do that to you.

 

Not sure what you mean here ... In terms of raw GDP they are. Their GDP is basically the same size as Russia's, who we view as a geopolitical rival! Their per capita GDP is much lower (but still higher than Russia or Brazil), but that's probably why left-wing candidates can get 60% of the vote, lots of inequality.

 

Not sure it tips the scale but I agree that the EC is a major flaw of our system.

 

Mexico is definitely not one of the most prosperous countries in the world. Their GDP per capita ranks in the mid 60s amongst countries.

 

Their economy and standard of living is comparable to Brazil and Russia, and "prosperous" depends on who you are talking about and what measure, which was evident in my post. Wasn't the world's richest man at one time a Mexican?

 

Mexico is the 12th biggest economy in the world & will soon be top 10. & our obsession with crippling our ability to compete & instead create welfare jobs opens the door to China et al. To take advantage.

 

Although it is getting better, their prosperity does not get spread around as well as here.

“In 2023, the official poverty rate fell 0.4 percentage points to 11.1 percent.”

Poverty in the United States: 2023

“… in 2022 there were 46.8 million people in a situation of poverty (36.3% of the population) and 9.1 million in extreme poverty (7.1%).”

Mexico | Poverty decreases at its lowest level (36.3%); but, access to health deteriorates | BBVA Research

 

That's true. But the reason AMLO's successor got 60% of the vote is that they've massively increased social spending and lifted over 5 million people out of poverty over the last 6 years. They've also increased the number of universal wealth transfers, so something like 28 million people receive benefits now. People should be celebrating this since it will certainly reduce the sort of conditions which lead people to try to immigrate to the US legally, illegally or otherwise.

 

lets nationalize the energy sector even more, because the corruption and incompetence hasn't nearly bankrupted it already

this lady and her predecessor are setting Mexico back 20 years

Mexico set for energy shake-up as Sheinbaum rewrites the rules

Mexico’s energy landscape is set for a major transformation as President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government seeks to balance the power of state-controlled companies with the need for private investment. The challenge is immense, with Pemex, the state-owned oil giant, buckling under a $100bn debt, and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) plagued by years of underinvestment. Yet, the newly installed president is committed to achieving her ambitious target of generating 45% of Mexico’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030 – a significant jump from the current 24%.

A key component of Sheinbaum’s energy strategy, first touted in July, is to increase the government's control over Pemex and CFE, reclassifying them as public companies rather than profit-driven entities. This shift, which has already passed Mexico’s Senate, will allow the government to prioritise national interests over profits. Energy Minister Luz Elena Gonzalez has stated that this move ensures the companies align with the government’s goals, but critics argue that increased state control could discourage private investment, particularly in electricity transmission. With private investors wary of new restrictions, the success of this reform hinges on Sheinbaum’s ability to reassure both local and international capital.

The government’s need for private funding is undeniable. Experts estimate that the shift towards renewables could cost as much as $50bn, far more than Mexico’s state-owned companies can manage alone. Alicia Barcena, Mexico’s Environment Minister, pointed out that the president remains open to private participation but insisted that previous public-private partnerships were “unfair” and skewed in favour of private corporations. In light of this, Sheinbaum’s administration is in the process of reviewing these ventures to ensure that the public sector benefits more equitably.

 

She's an authoritarian leftist.

 

Mexico continues to be a big draw for American retirees looking for an affordable lifestyle …

Inside The Trend Of Americans Retiring Abroad | ZeroHedge

 

Or expecting republican men to act sanely.

 

guess we know who the gubmnt doesn't favor

Mexican Authorities Arrest of 'El Cañas,' a Top Official in Los Chapitos' Cartel

Officials from Mexico's Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA) confirmed the arrest of a Cártel del Pacífico leader who is also the right-hand man of the security chief for "Los Chapitos," a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel engulfed in a war for control of the territory.

Members of Mexico's armed forces coordinated both aerial and ground attacks near the community of La Guamuchilera, Sinaloa, in which five suspects that carried large-caliber artillery were arrested last week.

Among those detained was Luis Alberto "N," also known as "El Cañas," who allegedly led a sector of the Cártel del Pacífico. In addition to his role with the criminal group, "El Cañas" is believed to be the right-hand man of Humberto Figueroa, alias "El 27," the security chief for the Sinaloa cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos."

 

She doesn’t like all dictators.

She’s chafing the dictator to her north.