Contemporary Mexico: Navigating the Future (Best of OLLI)
This course examines the rise of the Morena Party and its implications, including its meanings for the country’s relationship with its most important trading partner, the U.S. In Mexico’s recent general election of 2024, the party won 24 governorships of the country’s 32 states, as well as the presidency, electing the first woman president in the history of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum. Yet, the results of the elections raised important questions: Is Mexico becoming a one-party nation? Have social and economic conditions improved enough to lessen the motivation for Mexicans to cross the border into the U.S. seeking higher wages? Will remissions from the U.S begin to dwindle? And how will President Sheinbaum navigate relations with the current administration of the U.S. in the midst of Mexico’s internal challenges?
Faculty Q&A
Alex Saragoza is professor emeritus of history in the comparative ethnic studies program at UC Berkeley. He has taught courses on Mexico, Cuba, the Latino electorate and the 2016 and 2020 elections.
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Member Praise for Contemporary Mexico
Alex knew so much about the subject and clearly explained all aspects to us. He was well organized and stopped his discussion with plenty of time for questions as he knew there would be a lot.
Everything worked well. Alex is an engaging and knowledgeable lecturer and his slides were very informative. He is also a really nice human being.
Excellent overview. Timely information. Appreciated personal insights & anecdotes woven into the lectures.