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Oct 3, 2024 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
From the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the U.S. southeast to an expansion of the conflict in the Middle East, there is a lot going on in the world right now. Today, though, I want to focus on Mexico’s political transition. On Tuesday, Claudia Sheinbaum – a climate scientist and career public servant – was inaugurated as Mexico’s newest president.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
Only a few days into September and somehow Labor Day already feels like a distant memory. Globally, major geopolitical tensions persist. In the Middle East, we are now 10-months into the Israel-Palestine conflict. On September 1, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets protesting the Israeli government’s failure to secure the release of six hostages whose remains were recovered earlier that day. The United States continues to lead efforts to negotiate a ceasefire agreement.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
There is a lot going on in U.S. politics and the world right now, but today, I want to focus on Mexico’s historic election. On Sunday, June 2 Mexicans headed to the polls to elect their next president. In the end, and as expected, came out on top – garnering approximately 58 percent of the vote compared to Xochitl Galvez’s 28 percent – to become the first woman elected as president in Mexico’s history.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
Geopolitical tensions continue to rage. We are now six months into the Israel-Palestine conflict, and though the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are welcome news, Iran’s drone attack against Israel is yet another sign of the of the Middle Eastern hostilities. This is no doubt a delicate moment both for the conflict and diplomacy at large.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
I know that many of you are well into your spring break, getting ready for the Easter holiday, or simply enjoying March Madness. And others simply relieved to see that the U.S. government may have averted a shutdown. That said, I thought it was a good time to get a quick note out to you, will have more in the coming weeks. There is little doubt that geopolitical uncertainty will continue to be the focus of domestic and international attention.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
The first month of the new year is nearly behind us, and everything suggests there is plenty of turbulence ahead, so keep those seatbelts buckled. The Eurasia Group has made clear that 2024 will be the year of (at least) three simultaneous conflicts: Ukraine vs. Russia; Israel vs. Palestine; and the United States vs. itself. Against that backdrop, countries like Russia, North Korea, and Iran are taking advantage of this setting to sow chaos for their benefit.
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Dec 28, 2023 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
Editor’s Note: On December 16, Antonio Garza, the former U.S. ambassador to Mexico and a a frequent Rio Grande Guardian International News Service contributor, gave the 2023 commencement address at Southern Methodist University. The occasion marked 40 years since Garza’s own graduation from SMU School of Law. Click here to watch the speech, which starts shortly after the 1 hour, 21 minute, mark.
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza
As we close out 2023 I want to begin this last note of the year by thanking my friends, clients, associates and readers for their support these past twelve months. It’s been quite the year, and here at White & Case in Mexico City we’ve worked hard to stay abreast of the issues and maintain your confidence. Along the way, we’ve been fortunate enough to be recognized for our efforts. As I have in prior years, I looked back at previous year-end newsletters.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza |M. Ray Perryman |Gary Mounce |Ted Cruz
Last night, president Biden appealed to the nation, and the world, for $100 billion in funding as a show of continued support for both Israel and Ukraine. This address comes almost two weeks after Hamas launched a brutal attack against Israel with Israel subsequently launching a counter-attack against Hamas in Gaza. As the conflict continues, so too, does a mounting humanitarian crisis with Palestinian civilians unable to evacuate.
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Aug 4, 2023 | 
riograndeguardian.com | Antonio Garza |Daniel Silva |John Young |Gary Mounce
After twenty plus years in country, and over a decade at White & Case here in Mexico City, I can honestly say that if you’re looking to escape the heat where you are, you should consider a long weekend in one of the world’s most amazing cities. And no reason to take my word for it, here’s a great take on Mexico City. OK, enough of the travel promo. This summer has brought some encouraging economic news for the US and North America at-large.
