In Mexico, the Makings of a Political Crisis

An alliance of governors underscores historical tensions in the country.

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A showdown is brewing in Mexico between the central government and a group of 10 state governors, known as the Federalist Alliance, who have closed ranks in recent weeks as they raise their demands for funding and reform. It’s tempting to see this as a garden variety tug of war over money, considering the economic […]

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Allison Fedirka
Allison Fedirka is the former director of analysis for Geopolitical Futures. Ms. Fedirka has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and international studies from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s degree in international relations and affairs from the University of Belgrano, Argentina. Her thesis was on Brazil and Angola and south-south cooperation.