Politics
Mexico’s new president causes concern just weeks before the US elections
The US election is just around the corner, and relations between Mexico and the United States could be affected depending on who gets elected in November. CNN highlights three key issues impacting ties between both countries.
Security
Security is the first thing that stands out. Mexico is a crucial ally of the United States when it comes to fighting drug trafficking and cartels. The relationship was affected after the arrest of the alleged drug kingpin Ismael Zambada by US authorities in July.
The Mexican government speaks out
The operation, which also led to the arrest of Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, was criticized by the Mexican government, which was not involved in the sting. “The United States government has to give a complete report, it is not just general statements, there must be information, there must be transparency,” said then-President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, according to El Observador.
A critical moment
Diplomatic relations were already strained before the cartel lord’s arrest. López Obrador had already criticized the DEA after an investigation claimed that his 2006 presidential campaign received money from drug trafficking. CNN highlights that he denied the accusations and said these were not compatible with bilateral cooperation on migration and fighting the drug trade.
Migration
Migration is another hot topic. Day after day, at his rallies, former President Donald Trump spoke against illegal immigrants in the United States. It has become a central issue for his campaign, and one very important for his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘El Carrusel’
CNN says Mexico has been key in decreasing detentions at the US border. After reaching historic highs in 2023, the Biden and López Obrador administrations reached an informal agreement that resulted in the “El Carrusel” program.
Stopping migrants
As explained by the Spanish newspaper ABC, the program stops migrants on their way to the United States and returns them to Central America. The intention is to discourage these people from reaching the US border after several failed attempts.
Fewer visas, more economic incentives
Another measure adopted by Mexico was tightening visa requirements. The country now also offers economic incentives for migrants, such as Venezuelans, to return to their countries of origin. With this, crossings fell to the lowest levels since 2020. As ABC reports, in September there were 54,000 migrant arrests at the border.
Economy
Finally, there is the money issue. The United States is Mexico’s largest trading partner. 85% of Mexico’s exports go to its northern neighbor, according to political scientist José Luis Valdés, who spoke to CNN. However, these relations could be redefined regardless of who wins the election, since both Trump and Harris want to review the USMCA, the Mexico-United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Mexico and China
Also of concern is that the new Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has been strengthening ties with China. A Chinese electric car plant opening in Mexico has raised the alarm among politicians from the Democratic Party in the United States.
Letter to Sheinbaum
In a letter to Sheinbaum, 20 Democratic members of Congress warned the following: “The fact that Chinese companies, including the automaker BYD, have announced plans for assembly plants in Mexico increase the possibility that these companies will try to avoid tariffs by producing in Mexico.”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) is presently meeting in Abuja.
In his opening address, the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, reaffirmed the commitment of the body to restoring confidence within the party and organizing congresses in states where they have not yet been held.
Senator Ohuabunwa told members that the national leadership is ready to work collaboratively with all state chapters to bring fresh leadership and stability across the country.
He outlined the PDP’s roadmap: conduct overdue state congresses, consolidate ongoing achievements, and support the national leadership to steer the party back on course.
According to him, these steps are critical to ensuring unity, transparency, and strengthening grassroots engagement.
By holding timely congresses and reinforcing organizational discipline, PDP hopes to rebuild trust among members and present a more organized, credible front ahead of future elections.
Benin’s President Patrice Talon is safe, and security forces are restoring order after a faction of soldiers claimed to have removed him from power, the presidency announced on Sunday.
In a brief statement, the presidency dismissed the soldiers’ declaration as the actions of a fringe group with limited influence.
“This is a small group of individuals who only managed to seize the television station. The regular army is steadily regaining control. Both the city and the entire country remain completely secure,” the statement said.
The clarification follows an earlier broadcast by soldiers identifying themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation,” who declared that Talon had been removed from office.
The government has since described the broadcast as an isolated disruption, assuring citizens that the situation is under control.
The leadership of Orluzurumee, the apex socio-cultural body of Orlu Zone, has announced a new date for its much-anticipated Expanded Leadership and Stakeholders Meeting.
In a statement by the group’s Publicity Secretary, Nnamdi Cos-Ukwuoma, the organization said the meeting, earlier scheduled was shifted due to fresh logistical arrangements aimed at ensuring wider participation and seamless coordination.
According to the statement, the meeting will now take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Mayor Eze Hall, Orlu Local Government Headquarters, by 11:00 a.m.
Orluzurumee, under the leadership of its President General, Rt. Hon. Ugochukwu Nzekwe, expressed regret over any inconvenience the postponement may have caused invited stakeholders, stressing that the adjustment was necessary to guarantee a more inclusive and productive engagement.
According to the statement, the meeting is being convened in collaboration with the Chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Dr. Emmanuel Okeke, and is expected to bring together traditional institutions, political leaders, community heads and other key actors from across Orlu Zone.
The organization described the gathering as a critical platform for fostering unity, peace and development across the zone, while reaffirming its commitment to the vision of “One Voice, One Destiny, One Orlu.”
Stakeholders and residents of the zone were urged to attend and participate actively in shaping the future direction of Orlu.
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