Mexico Will Likely Elect its First Woman President Next Year
“Mexico faces daunting problems, whether the next president is a man or a woman,” said the Director of the Center for the United States and Mexico Tony Payan. “Nonetheless, it is a breakthrough. It’ll be good for our sisters, nieces, daughters to have a chance to fix the mess that men have left behind.”
Mexico ‘99.9% Certain’ to Elect First Female President, Expert Says
Two women, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum and Sen. Xochitl Galvez, are leading a competitive presidential race, Center for the United States and Mexico Director Tony Payan says. “Will Mexico’s next president be a woman? I would say 99.9% probability, yes.”
Mexican Presidential Hopefuls Kick Off Race to Succeed López Obrador
Ahead of Mexico's presidential elections, the U.S. is predicted to tread lightly, Tony Payan told the Wall Street Journal. “On trade, energy, fentanyl and other issues, the U.S. will continue to pressure Mexico under the table.”
Juárez has an Abundance of Jobs, but Few Migrants are Seeking Them
In Juarez, newly arrived migrants aren't filling the abundance of open jobs because they don't plan to settle there — but a more permanent life may emerge as they await entry into the U.S., says Center for the United States and Mexico's Tony Payan.
Foreign Minister’s Resignation Marks Start of Mexico’s Presidential Succession
Today’s resignation of Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard marked the start of the country’s presidential race. Ebrard is one of two frontrunners along with Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, both from AMLO’s MORENA party, says Center for the United States and Mexico director Tony Payan.