The Politics of Pemex (Podcast)

Jane Zamarripa, Mexico Institute, 1/10/2009
Last fall, as members of the Mexican Congress engaged in a debate about the future of Pemex, dialogue over reform of the energy sector quickly divided along partisan lines. Increasing concerns over the ability of Congress to address domestic energy needs and enhance production capacity, however, were answered as the parties [...]

In Mexico, Curbing Violence Before It Is Learned

The New York Times, 1/10/2009
Over the Christmas holidays, Othón Cuevas Córdova, a Mexican congressman, had his life threatened, albeit in jest. His young nephew pointed a toy pistol that he had received as a gift at the lawmaker and said, “Tío, I’m going to kill you.”
Mr. Cuevas was not amused. He talked to the boy’s [...]

Navarrete: Calderón should take advantage of opportunity with Obama (in Spanish)

El Universal, 1/10/2009
Carlos Navarrete Ruiz, the PRD’s coordinator in the Senate, expressed confidence in Calderón’s ability to use his meeting with President-elect Barack Obama wisely.
“I hope the meeting will not only cover protocol, but address crucial issues in the bilateral relationship such as immigration, border security, and the economic crisis,” Navarrete said.
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