Current and former political leaders from countries including Colombia, Honduras and Guatemala have congratulated the Morena representative, who is poised to become the first woman to lead the country
A woman will lead the country for the first time in history. President López Obrador’s successor has won a second term for the National Regeneration Movement and stifled the conservative coalition’s aspirations
The former head of the Mexico City government has become Mexico’s first female president, it remains to be seen how far away she veers from her predecessor and political mentor
More than 98 million voters will be able to decide whether to continue the path laid by President López Obrador. Alternatively, they could throw their support to the conservative opposition
Strong winds knocked down the structure where a mayoral candidate and a presidential hopeful for the party Citizens’ Movement were standing in San Pedro Garza García, in the state of Nuevo León
On Tuesday, guest speakers from Latin America will participate in an event focusing on women’s increased political representation and the problems they face as they reach positions of power. The Mexico-based event is organized by EL PAÍS América and Luminate
The authorities said the detained capo was ‘one of the main generators of violence’ in the Mexican capital and suggested La Unión Tepito has imploded after the capture of several leaders
Morena’s presidential candidate schedules an intense campaign tour of Nuevo León, Coahuila and Durango, states traditionally resistant to the political left
Both leading presidential candidates have placed crime at the center of their platforms. Xóchitl Gálvez is promising to build a mega-prison, while Claudia Sheinbaum wants to integrate the National Guard into the Army
A total of 53% of men and 69% of women favor a female candidate to win the elections
The country of 130 million people has often been marked by its ‘macho’ culture. Now it’s almost certain to elect its first woman president
As the election campaign begins, the ruling party’s Claudia Sheinbaum has a strong lead. Her opponent Xóchitl Gálvez will have to take advantage of every opportunity and play catch-up
The candidate for the ruling party, Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to fill the biggest plaza in Mexico City. Xóchitl Gálvez — representing the main opposition coalition — has retreated to her stronghold in Guanajuato
The opposition candidate for the presidency of Mexico is confident that she will defeat the ruling party’s candidate — Claudia Sheinbaum — on June 2, despite the fact that the polls show her lagging far behind
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador suggested U.S. officials should apologize after media reports of a U.S. investigation into alleged drug money donations for his 2006 campaign
The candidate for Morena is emphasizing national prosperity while her opponent takes aim at the violence plaguing the country
EL PAÍS has reconstructed the battle to control the institution that will oversee the upcoming presidential elections in Mexico. This report examines the role of the magistrates, the political power they wield, as well as the slow-motion fall of Judge Reyes Rodríguez, the head of the court who was forced to resign
The last candidate to join the presidential race has arrived with the advantage of being a little-known face. But he has room to become an uncomfortable rival
The popular president will seek to complete infrastructure initiatives, support his party’s candidate and ensure a smooth succession
Two very different candidates, Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez, will compete in 2024 for the highest office in the nation
Mexico’s former tourism jewel has been rocked by a fresh wave of violence, including kidnappings, murders and narco-blockades, in recent days
Just 10 days into the campaign, the presidential contenders are ripping into each other despite pleas for unity and threats of disqualification
The contenders tout the virtues of President López Obrador, well aware of the influence he wields in the succession process
Mayors from around the world gathered in London to share public health strategies at the Summit of the Alliance of Healthy Cities: ‘There are lives that can be saved’
More than $5 billion flowed into Mexico as foreign direct investment in 2022 in the film and video industry alone
Mexico is a year away from electing its next president, and polls show Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum nearly 20 points ahead of her closest rival in their party