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Panorama: The Future of Independent Politics in Mexico

By Brendan O'Boyle

An interview with 29-year-old former legislator Pedro Kumamoto as he gets set to found a new political party in Mexico.

This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America's anti-corruption movement.

When AQ named you one of Latin America’s Top 5 Politicians under 40 in 2016, you were leading a movement for more independents in Mexican politics. Now, at 29, you’re starting a political party. What changed?

Several factors influenced our decision. Our grassroots movement of independent candidates received...

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