“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.