Category Archives: rule of law

Mexico Missing from Presidential Race

Posted on 02/05/2016 by Jesse Heath

I am a serious political junkie, and become absolutely consumed during every U.S. presidential campaign. I spend way too much time reading coverage of both the Democrat and Republican candidates, watching the debates, etc. In this cycle, I am disappointed … Continue reading →

Posted in corruption, crime, elections, Guerrero, Iguala, money laundering, narco, normalistas, organized crime, rule of law, Uncategorized, US-Mexico Relations | Leave a comment

As it Turns to 2015, How Can Mexico Put 2014 Behind?

Posted on 01/06/2015 by Jesse Heath

2014 was an unfortunate year for Mexico, despite (initially) glowing praise from international media outlets and a relatively painless process of passing major economic reforms. Ultimately, dark reality triumphed over glittering narrative, and the PR-based presidency of Enrique Peña Nieto (EPN) … Continue reading →

Posted in corruption, crime, economic development, economy, energy, fdi, Iguala, normalistas, oil and gas, organized crime, Pact for Mexico, procurement, reform, rule of law, tender, transparency | Leave a comment

Anticorruption Update – Reform Stalls, Scandals Intensify

Posted on 12/19/2014 by Jesse Heath

As of the last update, it seemed like the anticorruption reform – one of the last unfulfilled promises of the Pacto por Mexico – was close to being passed and certainly during the current legislative session. Alas, the reform is still … Continue reading →

Posted in corruption, economy, Guerrero, Iguala, investment, legislation, normalistas, Pact for Mexico, reform, rule of law, SFP | 1 Comment

Things Fall Apart – Iguala Interrupts Mexico’s Moment

Posted on 10/31/2014 by Jesse Heath

It only took one month for Mexico to go from model student to failed state. The media is fickle that way. But, the events in Iguala have only highlighted a reality that has persisted in Mexico for several years now … Continue reading →

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Anticorruption Update – PAN Unveils its Initiative, Finish Line in Sight

Posted on 10/27/2014 by Jesse Heath

Previous posts described the latest developments with the Anticorruption Reform in the Chamber of Deputies (the Senate passed a version of the reform in December 2013). Although long-delayed, it appears that the Congress will pass the reform during the current legislative session. … Continue reading →

Posted in corruption, economic development, legislation, Pact for Mexico, PAN, politics, PRD, PRI, reform, rule of law, SFP | 1 Comment

What’s Wrong with Mexico’s Economy – Informality

Posted on 07/29/2014 by Jesse Heath

Journalists are running out of adjectives to describe Mexico’s recent economic performance: disappointing, slow, lackluster, stalled, etc. But they are not running out of people to cheerily forecast that improvement is right around the corner. This is the narrative pivot … Continue reading →

Posted in corruption, economy, informality, legislation, Pact for Mexico, reform, rule of law, Uncategorized | 4 Comments