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Ernesto Hernández Norzagaray

Professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa. D. in Political Science and Sociology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Member of the National System of Researchers of Mexico.

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Crime barons in the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relation

Relations between the two countries have been marked by the production and distribution of fentanyl in Mexico for U.S. consumers.

A worrisome political scenario ahead of Mexico’s elections

In this electoral process, there is a belligerent actor: organized crime, which every day in several states is making its mark with assaults, arson and extortion.

The Fate of Presidential Candidates Who Challenged Drug Trafficking

A scourge that has been threatening the validity of the state and its institutions in the region for decades.

Corruption, political scandal and the media

In democratic societies, the role of the media is strategic for understanding corruption, transparency and accountability in politics.

Xóchitl Gálvez: Is she an outsider in Mexican politics?

The visibility of Xóchitl Galvez, who gained relevance after a direct accusation by López Obrador, has alarmed the ruling party.

AMLO camouflages the ruling party’s internal election

On June 11, Morena's National Council met in Mexico City to legitimize the mechanism by which the candidate for Presidency will be chosen.

Rejection of Mexican electoral reform plan B

The ministers of the Court rejected, this week, the first part of López Obrador's plan B for electoral reform and have given legal reason to the opposition.

Mexico and the battle against fentanyl

The announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice is a jolt for the Mexican government. However, for the moment, it does not affect the electoral situation.

AMLO, on the hunt for public universities

The ruling party presented a reform initiative so that the next election of the UNAM's rector will not be held as has been the case since 1945.

Narco, the player to beat in Mexican elections

Organized crime, although not a conventional actor in the electoral struggle, is campaigning as only it knows how, through violence in its various manifestations.