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Washington Post
7 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Will Mexico's judicial elections hurt democracy or make the courts accountable?
MEXICO CITY — Mexicans will vote in the country's first judicial elections Sunday. The fiercely debated question is whether electing judges will deepen democratic decay or purge courts of rampant corruption and impunity. The vote comes as power in Mexico has been increasingly concentrated in the popular president's office, and as organized crime wields significant political influence in many parts of the country. Critics worry that electing judges will weaken checks and balances on government and stack the courts in favor of the ruling party.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bolivians protest fuel shortage, inflation and dollar crisis
STORY: :: La Paz, Bolivia :: May 21, 2025 :: Bolivians protest over shortages of fuel and dollars, and soaring inflation 'Money is tight. Salaries aren't enough. Everything is expensive. Meat is very expensive, and so is rice and oil. I don't know how we will survive because money doesn't go far. The poorest people don't have anything to eat.' :: Bolivia faces an economic crisis, with falling energy exports and low dollar reserves sparking protests 'We're here queuing to fill up. Unfortunately this government is incapable and useless. They do nothing to solve this problem. The only thing they do is fool us and wash their hands, saying everything is fine. But in the end, as you see, nothing is fine. They keep stealing as they please and nobody says anything. I think we would be better off with a new president with a firm hand.' The inflation rate in 2025 hit 5.95% in April compared to 1.31% in the same period last year, with 15.01% as the annual rate, according to data from the Bolivian Central Bank. Bolivia has grappled with a dollar shortage since early 2023, coinciding with a significant reduction in the country's net international reserves and declining revenue from natural gas exports. The landlocked natural gas and grain producer is facing its most acute economic plight since the global financial crisis, with foreign currency reserves sliding on stalled energy production and exports, which have stoked political unrest and protests. Sign in to access your portfolio
