Mexico In Focus

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Mexico In Focus

Solange Marquez

9 episodes

8 months ago

Dive into the intricate world of Latin American politics in this week's episode of "Latin Connection." Host Solange Márquez takes you on a journey through the shifting landscapes of Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Panama. Explore unexpected alliances in Mexico's opposition, Argentina's economic challenges amid talks with the IMF, the decisive influence of young voters in Ecuador and Guatemala, and the complex interplay between economic development and geopolitical interests in Pana...

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Episodes (9/9)

Mexico In Focus

Latin Connection - Episode 4

2 years ago

9 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Latin Connection - Episode 3

In this episode, we explore the ever-evolving relations between Latin America and the European Union. From the contentious EU-Mercosur free trade agreement to Mexico's trade arbitration proceedings and high-level meetings addressing the opioid crisis and migration challenges, we cover the region's dynamic interactions. Join us as we investigate labor activist ties in Canada, Colombia's mining minister's resignation, and Ecuador's planned capital market reforms. In our analysis, we focus on La...

2 years ago

9 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Latin Connection. Episode 2.

In this episode of "Latin Connection," we delve into the latest news and developments from Latin American countries. From Mexico's labor development programs to Brazil's political dynamics, Argentina's healthcare modernization, and Guatemala's run-off election, we cover a wide range of topics. Additionally, we discuss positive news about the region's income classification and its implications for economic growth. Join us for an insightful and engaging exploration of the diverse stories shapin...

2 years ago

8 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Latin Connection Episode 1

Latin Connection, the podcast that dives deep into the vibrant and ever-evolving world of Latin America. Join us as we explore the dynamic tapestry of news, updates, and the intricate web of political, economic, and electoral landscapes across the region. In each episode, we bring you an insider's perspective, offering a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the latest events and trends shaping Latin American countries. From Mexico to Argentina, from Brazil to Colombia, we navigate through...

2 years ago

12 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Democracy & Human Rights in Latin America

In this episode, Solange Marquez speaks with Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, US and the Americas Programme at Chatham House, and Editor of the Book "Reclaiming human rights in a changing world order". We discussed threats to the international rights regime and how they are challennging the protection system in the Americas. We talked about the origin of those threats, from geopoliticcal competition, with new powers whose views of state sovereignty are at...

2 years ago

34 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Ep. 4. Constitutional Reform to Mexican Power Market Analysis

In this episode, Solange Marquez speaks with Luis Foncerrada and Guillermo García Alcocer about the repercussions of the Presidential Constitutional Reform Bill to the Mexican Power Market . This bill seeks to dismantle the electricity legal framework created after the 2013 Energy Reform and grants the CFE a dominant role at a regulatory and market level. How will it affect the Mexican energy market and the economy? What can companies do before it is approved? Are there legal instruments that...

4 years ago

41 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Ep. 3. Enrique Berruga

In this episode, Solange Marquez and Enrique Berruga analyze the outcomes of the 6th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held in Mexico. What are the actual chances of regional integration between Latin-American countries that do not even share the same political regimes? Is it possible without Canada and the U.S. on the table? Why Mexican Government invited Cuba and Venezuela? What was the purpose of inviting China's h...

4 years ago

32 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Ep. 2. Luis Rubio

In this episode, Solange Marquez speaks with Luis Rubio, chairman of the think tank Mexico Evalua and former Mexican Council on Foreign Relations chairman. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Halifax International Security Forum. They talk about Luis' latest book, The New Dispute Over the Future: Old Ideas for a Modern Mexico, and analyze the "transformation" proposal of President Lopez Obrador full of 20th-century solutions to 21st-century problems.

4 years ago

34 minutes

Mexico In Focus

Ep. 1. Macario Schettino

This week on Mexico In Focus, Solange Marquez sits down with Economist and Political Analyst Macario Schettino. Together, they discuss Mexico's political and economic changes after midterm and referendum elections, what we can expect in public policy, foreign investment, and the relationship with our trade allies, Canada and the United States.

4 years ago

26 minutes