CIENCIA POLÍTICA

 Long Live Populism Diego Martín Velázquez Caballero Mexican political culture, in its essence, remains clientelistic and paternalistic. This means that many citizens still see the State as a source of resources and protection, beyond the principles of representation and democratic participation corresponding to the liberal vision. Government management, in this framework, is based not only on the implementation of public policies, but also on the survival of marginalized groups, who find in the State and its leaders a way to subsist and maintain their living conditions. As long as this remains the case, political power in Mexico will be able to remain stable, even in the face of criticism and serious challenges such as U.S. imperialism. Political culture in Latin America, including Mexico, has historically been populist and caudillo-led, and a mere simulation of U.S. presidentialism. These characteristics, far from being mere vestiges of the past, remain essential components of th...

 Donald Trump Weakens on Venezuela Diego Martín Velázquez Caballero  US geopolitics in the region is undergoing a significant shift, with characteristics reminiscent of Theodore Roosevelt's model. Although the use of military force is presented as a strategy of psychological pressure, this form of coercive diplomacy tolerates no resistance and sends a clear message against populist governments and established powers. While there have been no large-scale attacks like those of recent historical periods, the implicit message is forceful: the United States is not willing to allow full political, economic, and social autonomy in this region. The potential fall of the Castro-Chavista regime in Venezuela prompts reflection on the future of nationalist populism in Latin America. It is striking to observe the fragility of populist governments in the face of US influence, as well as the lack of significant support from the BRICS countries regarding the realities facing South America. Th...

 Russian Disinformation in Mexico Diego Martín Velázquez Caballero Critical voices such as Dolia Estévez, Beata Wojna, Denise Dresser, and now Leo Zuckerman, are warning about the increasingly constant presence of Russian disinformation strategies in Mexico. The journalistic analysis of these figures reveals a web of geopolitical interests and ambiguous alliances between Mexico, Russia, and the United States, demonstrating a strategic collaboration tinged with disinformation and polarization similar to the communication environments of World Wars I and II. In a context where Mexico seeks to diversify its international relations to assert its sovereignty, the relationship with Russia is presented as a means to counteract U.S. influence, promoting a multipolar order. Both Mexico and Russia seem to be taking advantage of this interaction to challenge Western hegemony; Mexico, it appears, is seeking a counterweight to the United States, while Russia is attempting to expand its influenc...