A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s “parole in place” policy, which granted legal status to certain undocumented individuals married to U.S. citizens. U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker had previously placed an administrative stay on the regulation, implemented earlier this year as President Joe Biden was running for reelection, while considering a […]

The threat of a US invasion by President-elect Donald Trump has raised concerns about the potential consequences for Mexico. While Trump has made several campaign promises to combat fentanyl trafficking and irregular migration, it is essential to examine the legal and military requirements for such an operation. According to Cornell University’s Wex, the President’s power […]

In a landmark decision, Mexico’s Supreme Court has validated the country’s judicial reform, paving the way for the election of judges by popular vote. The ruling, which was finalized on Tuesday, marks the end of a months-long conflict between the judiciary and the ruling party, Morena. Starting next year, Mexico will hold elections to choose […]

Tampico, one of Mexico’s largest cities, was plagued by violence about a decade ago. However, due to the efforts of citizens who organized to eradicate it, the city is now considered one of the safest in Mexico. Mexico has been facing a significant problem with violence, primarily driven by organized crime and its connection to […]

Mexico’s criminal landscape is undergoing significant changes, with at least three new cartels emerging in the country. These groups are vying for control of illicit activities, including drug sales, extortion, and kidnapping. One of these cartels is Gente Nueva Generación (GNG), also known as Gente Nueva Guerrerense. It was formed through an alliance between Los […]

The constitutional supremacy reform in Mexico is a contentious issue that has sparked debate among politicians, lawyers, and civil organizations. The ruling party Morena has promoted this amendment to avoid what it considers “political activism” by judges who have previously invalidated reforms approved by Congress. President Claudia Sheinbaum defended the initiative, stating that it formalizes […]

These are not traditional coups d’état, where democracy breaks down overnight, but rather the death of democracy through a thousand cuts, with none being decisive. According to jurist Roberto Gargarella, this is a more insidious threat that slowly erodes democratic institutions. The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) in Mexico will meet next Tuesday to consider […]

Mexico’s largest ever migration crackdown has been underway since September, with the country’s immigration agents detaining hundreds of migrants at remote military checkpoints in the desert. The migrants are then bused or flown to southern states, far from the U.S. border. This effort aims to tire migrants so they give up before reaching U.S. territory. […]