44: What’s at Stake for Mexico in 2024? On the Border, Elections, and Democracy

On June 2, Mexico will hold its largest elections ever. Voters will decide whether or not the ruling left-wing MORENA party will stay in power. Meanwhile, in the U.S., election season is heating up, and the southern border is top of mind for voters and politicians alike. On this episode, Tony Payan, Jose Ivan Rodriguez-Sanchez, and Ed Emmett discuss what's ahead for Mexico and U.S.-Mexico relations. Discussants: Tony Payan, Ph.D. Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and Director, Center for the U.S. and Mexico, Baker Institute Jose Ivan Rodriguez-Sanchez Research Scholar, Baker Institute Edward M. Emmett Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute This conversation was recorded on March 19, 2024. The associated report, “Mexico Country Outlook 2024” was published on Jan. 18, 2024.