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Claudia Sheinbaum

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A photographic illustration made up of military men superimposed with the Iranian, U.S. and Mexican flags.

The Security and Economic Implications for México From the U.S.-Israel-Iran War

México occupies a unique position in the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict because of its deep economic and security ties with the United States. The next several months will determine if the conflict shocks México’s economy.
Although reports suggest that the incursion of a drug cartel drone led to the closure of airspace around El Paso today, the facts suggest that no drone crossed the border and that a drone shoot down did not occur.

Did A Mexican Cartel Drone Threaten American Airspace?

Although reports suggest that the incursion of a drug cartel drone led to the closure of airspace around El Paso today, the facts suggest that no drone crossed the border and that a drone shoot down did not occur.
Oil tanker Merlion, August 25, 2020, Fredrick Filix.

Cuba, México and The Oil Conundrum

The Mexican government is considering ending oil shipments to Cuba because U.S. military drones following Mexican oil tankers has raised concerns among Mexican officials.
A picture of a Mexican Air Force C-130.

Politics and Hysteria: One U.S. Military Aircraft and Seven Mexican Military Aircraft Crossing the Border Was Just What the Conspiracy Buffs Needed

An American military plane lands in México, and seven Mexican military aircraft depart México to U.S. airports turns a routine matter into a conspiracy of an imminent attack on México by the U.S.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace holding a telephone call with Donald Trump, January 12, 2026. Also present, Secretary of Security Omar Hamid García Harfuch, Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Undersecretary for North America, Roberto Velasco Alvarez.

Amid Military Threats by the Trump Administration, México’s President Asserts Sovereignty in Telephone Call with Donald Trump Yesterday

Amid escalating threats by the White House to take unilateral military action in México targeting drug trafficking, Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed México’s sovereignty in a telephone call with Trump yesterday.
A picture of Maduro in custody on January 3, 2026.

Assessing the Implications for an American Intervention in Greenland or México After Operation Absolute Resolve

The success of the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd has put pressure on Denmark and México to seriously consider the scenarios of a Trump unilateral decision to violate either country’s sovereignty. This analysis provides the answers to the calculus of such an action.
A picture of a global trade port.

México Is Now the Leading Trading Partner for American Imports and Exports

Since August 2025, México is America’s number one country globally in importing American goods and the number one exporter of goods to American consumers.
A picture of Zohran Mamdani on the left Claudia Sheinbaum in the middle and Donald Trump on the right.

Opinion: Zohran Mamdani and Claudia Sheinbaum on How to Bargain Against Trump – The Losers? The Democratic Party Old-guard And MAGA Republicans

Zohran Mamdani entered the White House on Friday with the singular mission to keep Donald Trump at bay. He succeeded. Like México’s Sheinbaum, both show how to bargain against Trump.
A picture of AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum.

The Dichotomy of Mexican Noninterventionism: the Estrada Doctrine and MORENA

Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador reasserted the Estrada Doctrine for the nonintervention of other country’s internal affairs only to begin working on regime change in South American countries. Claudia Sheinbaum continues the trend started by AMLO.
An illustration of three models of the proposed Mexican Olinia electric cars.

What Is Behind Mexico’s Proposed High Tariffs On Chinese Vehicles?

What is behind the recent announcement by the Mexican government that it is considering raising 50% tariffs on Chinese automobiles imports. Is it Tesla? Is it Trump? Is it Olinia? Or a combination of all three?