National: Mexican President’s State of the Union Address Tempers Focus on Drugs and Violence, Despite High Levels

Mexico’s president delivered his penultimate state of the union address, drawing attention to a significant omission. Notably absent from President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s speech were any mentions of drugs, crime, or drug cartels, despite the widespread perception that these organizations control large parts of Mexico. Additionally, the speech failed to address the issue of …

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The Atlantic Urges: Avoid Bombing Mexico

Is War with Mexico a Possibility? The 2024 Ballot Suggests So. The campaign rhetoric of numerous Republican candidates hints at the possibility of a war with Mexico in the near future. In January, two well-respected Republican House members, Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Mike Waltz of Florida, introduced a bill that would authorize military force …

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