Los X. González y oligarcas pagaron informe que liga a Morena con narcos: Guadalupe Correa

Summary

The script discusses a report published by the Baker Institute, a US think tank with ties to Mexican business elites opposing AMLO. The report links AMLO's government to organized crime and electoral fraud. Analyst Lupita Correa reveals the report lacks rigor and highlights its ideological biases and corporate backers like Claudio X. Gonzalez. She argues the report manipulates facts to sway public opinion against AMLO despite Mexico's economic stability and growth in US trade under his government. Correa concludes powerful interests are unleashing misinformation to undermine AMLO ahead of 2024 elections.

Takeaways

• 😡 The Baker Institute report links Morena party and Mexican government to organized crime and electoral fraud, without evidence.
• 👨‍💼 The report is made by Mexico-US Forum of Baker Institute, funded by Mexican oligarchs like Claudio X Gonzalez.
• 🤔 The report lacks academic rigor but influences decision makers and public opinion against AMLO's government.
• 💰 It omits Mexico's macroeconomic stability and key trade partnership with the US.
• 🔍 It makes outrageous claims about China money laundering through Mexico and Mexico's ties to Latin American dictators.
• 😠 It speculates that Morena will not accept 2024 election results and will commit fraud.
• 👩‍🏫 The report praises opposition candidate Sochil Gálvez and derides Claudia Sheinbaum in a misleading manner.
• 🤨 It falsely claims AMLO has lost a third of his electoral base from 2018 to 2021.
• 🧐 The report caters to specific business interests funding the Baker Institute branch.
• 👥 There are ethical concerns about Baker scholar Tony Payán's shift towards partisan attacks on AMLO.

Q & A

Who is Guadalupe Correa and what is her background?

Guadalupe Correa is an academic, researcher, analyst, and professor. She was previously affiliated with the Baker Institute's Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University.

What does the Baker Institute's report say about the 2024 Mexican elections?

The report claims that organized crime groups have shown an ability to intimidate and even kill opposition candidates and electoral workers. It also suggests that corruption and organized crime could potentially be allies of Morena in the June 2024 elections.

Who funds and leads the Baker Institute's Center for the United States and Mexico?

It is funded by wealthy American politicians, businessmen, and corporations like the Mexican Business Council. Claudio X. González Laporte, a prominent Mexican businessman and opposition leader, is a key figure.

What does the report say about Mexican foreign policy?

It claims Mexico has friendly relations with Latin American dictators which has angered Washington. It also says Mexico lacks solidarity with US interests in Ukraine and the Middle East.

How does the report characterize the 2024 Mexican election?

It claims the election will be very close, with Morena's Claudia Sheinbaum facing a charismatic and competitive opposition candidate, Sochil Gálvez.

What does Guadalupe Correa criticize about the report?

She says it lacks rigor, misrepresents economic realities, and makes unsupported claims linking AMLO's government to organized crime to serve the political interests of its wealthy donors.

Who is Tony Payán, the author of the report?

He is a Mexican academic who was previously known for criticizing Genaro García Luna. He has shifted to being heavily critical of AMLO's government.

How does the report characterize AMLO's security strategy?

It claims his security strategy is essentially a 'pax mafiosa' or non-interference agreement that allows organized crime to operate freely.

What does the report say about Mexico's economy under AMLO?

It paints a negative picture, claiming there is low investment, neglect of sectors like health and education, and failed projects like the Mayan Train and Dos Bocas refinery.

What impact could the report have on Mexico?

By making unsupported claims about links between Morena and organized crime, it could undermine trust in Mexico's institutions and democratic processes in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.