Morena’s Unchecked Power Will Test Mexico’s Institutions
The party is in position to pass reforms with far-reaching consequences for Mexico’s politics and economy.
More than two months have passed since Mexico’s general elections, but the results are still taking shape—as are their consequences. It appears that a landslide victory for the ruling Morena party is about to give it more power than any party has had in decades. This amounts to a serious threat to Mexico’s already fragile checks and balances. Formerly independent and nonpartisan institutions are now under Morena’s control and can be expected to unduly favor the party. The consequences for the Mexican people, as well as for investors, could be far reaching—with implications for...
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