Politics

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday she has decided not to pursue a civil lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk over his social media posts accusing her of taking orders from drug cartels, though she left the door open if his attacks continue. "I took the decision — my decision, really — to finally not file, not present the civil complaint in this case," … [Read more...] about Sheinbaum Says She Won’t Sue Elon Musk Over Cartel Claim

Mexico has turned down a formal invitation from former US President Donald Trump to join his new initiative, the "Board of Peace." This group is designed to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and serve as an alternative to the United Nations in managing the conflict. On Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a press conference to explain her government's … [Read more...] about Mexico Says No to Trump’s Peace Board, Citing Lack of Palestinian Role

It took five days, a small crowd of supporters outside the building, and an official dismissal notice to finally get Marx Arriaga out of his office at Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education (SEP). When he left on Feb. 18, backpack over his shoulder, he headed for the Metro and then home to Texcoco — and announced he would return to teaching in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. The … [Read more...] about Marx Arriaga Leaves SEP After 5-Day Standoff Over Mexico’s Free Textbooks

A new book by a former top legal official in Mexico's federal government is causing headaches for the ruling Morena party, with opposition senators calling for criminal investigations and key party figures firing back with denials. The book, Ni venganza ni perdón: Una amistad al filo del poder — "Neither Revenge Nor Forgiveness: A Friendship at the Edge of Power" — was … [Read more...] about AMLO’s Ex-Aide Takes No Prisoners in Scathing New Book