«López Obrador’s handouts» and other classist myths

septiembre 1, 2023 |
Despite the pandemic poverty numbers in Mexico are way down. Opponents of progressive President Andrés Manuel López Obrador attribute this to government handouts, in other words, social programs. But journalist Viri Rios has another explanation.

Summary – Mirning Presidential Press Conference – Thursday, August 31, 2023

agosto 31, 2023 |
Highlights of today's morning presidential press conference: Opposition names de-facto presidential candidate; Mexico City airport to reduce operations due to saturation; Independence Day festivities; Subsidized electricity rates to be codified into law in Sonora; AMLO calls on US to boost investment in Central American well-being programs to reduce migration

Summary – Morning Presidential Press Conference – Wednesday, August 30, 2023

agosto 30, 2023 |
Highlights of this morning's presidential press conference: Criticism of Supreme Court performance; Eletricity rates have not increased; Media distortions and manipulation exposed

Summary – Morning Presidential Press Conference – Tuesday, August 29, 2023

agosto 29, 2023 |
Highlights of this morning's presidential press conference: Free textbooks distributed in 30 of the 32 states; President criticizes expess spending of judicial branch; news from the health sector

Summary – Morning Presidential Press Conference – Monday, August 28, 2023

agosto 28, 2023 |
Highlights of this morning's press conference: School term begins and free textbook distribution blocked in some states; AMLO responds to Guadalajara Archbishop; Upcoming presidential elections to be a de facto plebescite on the country's transformation; criticism of Supreme Court official's background and salary

Summary – Morning Presidential Press Conference – Friday, August 25, 2023

agosto 25, 2023 |
Highlights of this morning's presidential press conference: Criticism of Supreme Court Chief Justice hire; Morena's to select committee coordinator; Guerrero poverty numbers and plans for new hospitals, clinics, and joining national health care program

Summary – Morning Presidential Press Conference – Thursday, August 24, 2023

agosto 24, 2023 |
Highlights of this morning's presidential press conference: AMLO ranked third in popularity among world's presidents; corruption allegations surrounding Estela de Luz monument; inflation cvontinues its downtrend

Summary – Morning Presidential Press Conference – Wednesday, August 23, 2023

agosto 23, 2023 |
Highlights of today's presidential press conference: Popular support for presidential press conferences; Supreme Court decisions criticized; PEMEX head won't be candidate; Media lies exposed.

Summary – Morning Presidential Press Conference – Tuesday, August 22, 2023

agosto 22, 2023 |
Highlights of this morning's presidential press conference: Criticism of Supreme Court rulings on free textbooks, persuing large delinquent taxpayers; federal crime stats down; missing youth in Jalisco; dispute on GMO corn

SUMMARY – MIRNING PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CONRERENCE – MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021

agosto 21, 2023 |
Highlights of today's presidential press conference: Guatemalan elections; Polemics on remittances and Mexicans' work ethic; Maya Tren progress report