Key Drivers of Mexico’s 2022 Outlook
Introduction
The major drivers of Mexico’s outlook in 2022 will be 1) growing political polarization and social conflict, 2)…
Tony Payan February 9, 2022
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Hotez: A COVID Vaccine for All
As the world faces the latest wave of COVID-19, a vaccine produced by health fellow Peter Hotez and his colleague Maria Elena Bottazzi is ready to be deployed. Their CORBEVAX vaccine is inexpensive, effective, safe and easy to store and distribute, they write. Read their article in Scientific American: https://bit.ly/3n28isA
Peter J. Hotez, Maria Elena Bottazzi January 6, 2022
Mexico’s Midterm Elections: Winners and Losers and Their Impact on U.S.-Mexico Relations
Mexico's pivotal June 6 elections brought critical losses to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his MORENA party. What do they mean for the Mexican people and the U.S.-Mexico relationship? Tony Payan analyzes the election outcome in this commentary.
Tony Payan June 7, 2021
Equitable Vaccine Distribution Intentionality: Let’s Do Better Next Time
Some states still face challenges with racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and Texas is one of them. How might we avoid these inequities in the future? The authors explain in the Baker Institute Blog.
Elena M. Marks, Varsha Varghese, Jennifer Meier May 5, 2021
Let’s Mess With Texas’ Power Market — And Make It Stronger
Energy experts suggest a few market design remedies to improve weatherization incentives following the deadly Texas freeze in 2021.
Peter R. Hartley, Jim Krane, Michael D. Maher, Kenneth B. Medlock III April 9, 2021
The Coming Confrontation: Mexico and the U.S. on a Collision Course on Trade
The relationship between President Joe Biden and Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has not been easy, and emerging trade issues are about to make it worse.
Tony Payan March 23, 2021
Is There a Crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border?
The current situation at the U.S.-Mexico border is neither a unique crisis nor the result (yet) of President Biden’s policy changes.
Tony Payan March 15, 2021
Relaunching U.S.-Mexico Relations: The Challenges Ahead
What are Mexico's prospects for immigration, trade and more, after President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's virtual meeting with President Biden? "Mexico will have to do some heavy lifting," predicts Tony Payan, director of the Center for the United States and Mexico.
Tony Payan March 2, 2021
The United States and Mexico: A New Chapter in the Binational Relationship?
Is Mexico's President López Obrador, a Trump fan, capable of making the changes needed for a new and different relationship with the U.S.? The authors examine López Obrador's early moves, which portend a difficult four years.
Tony Payan, Rodrigo Montes de Oca February 2, 2021
Another Lesson From Jan. 6: Congress Must up Its Cybersecurity Game
Scenes of insurrectionists rummaging through offices and computers in the Capitol highlight the urgent need for Congress to up its IT security game. The authors recommend steps to adopt modern IT management and cybersecurity processes that are already used throughout the federal government.
Dan Wallach, Chris Bronk January 21, 2021