John M. Ackerman

@JohnMAckerman

John M. Ackerman (www.johnackerman.blogspot.com) is a professor at the Institute for Legal Research of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), editor-in-chief of The Mexican Law Review and a columnist at both Proceso magazine and La Jornada newspaper.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

A Progressive Reformist Is Leading Mexico’s Presidential Polls—and Washington Is Freaking Out A Progressive Reformist Is Leading Mexico’s Presidential Polls—and Washington Is Freaking Out

The rise of Andrés Manuel López Obrador has sparked hysterical fears of anti-US populism and claims of Russian “interference.”

Jan 25, 2018 / John M. Ackerman

How Mexico’s New President Is Turning His Country Into a Servile US Client

How Mexico’s New President Is Turning His Country Into a Servile US Client How Mexico’s New President Is Turning His Country Into a Servile US Client

Enrique Peña Nieto is using violence and repression to dismantle his country’s progressive legacy.

May 22, 2014 / John M. Ackerman

¿Irá México a la izquierda? ¿Irá México a la izquierda?

Las elecciones presidenciales del 1° de julio parecían anticipar el sencillo recambio de una elite de poder por otra, pero la competencia se recalentó de golpe. L...

Jun 27, 2012 / John M. Ackerman

A Left-Wing Comeback in Mexico’s Presidential Elections?

A Left-Wing Comeback in Mexico’s Presidential Elections? A Left-Wing Comeback in Mexico’s Presidential Elections?

The emerging #YoSoy132 student movement has shaken up the usual staid political classes heading into the July 1 vote—maybe for good.

Jun 25, 2012 / John M. Ackerman

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