27/02/2026
Mexico is going through a very tense and complicated period right now. The country is facing weak economic growth, rising public debt, and big political fights over who controls the courts and the electoral system.President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is pushing reforms that many critics say could reduce the independence of judges and weaken democracy, especially after a controversial change that forces all judges to be elected and gives new powers to punish them.At the same time, violence from powerful drug cartels is still a serious problem, leading to protests, insecurity in several states, and growing concern about safety ahead of the 2026 World Cup matches that Mexico will host.Relations with the United States are also under pressure, with Washington demanding tougher action on migration and cartels, while Mexico refuses to accept foreign troops on its soil and tries to defend its sovereignty.In short, Mexico today is a country full of potential, but caught between insecurity, political tension, and economic uncertainty, as its leaders struggle to balance power, democracy, and development.
