Is Mexico's new president good for the U.S? The ultra-left leader vowed to work equally well with Trump or Biden

On this episode of "Furthermore with Amanda Head," host Amanda Head engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Andres Martinez-Fernandez, The Heritage Foundation's Senior Policy Analyst of Latin America for the Allison Center for National Security. The discussion dials in on the recent presidential election in Mexico and its potential ramifications for global relations, highlighting the concerning rise in violent crime and increased cartel operations within the country. Martinez-Fernandez delves into the differences in policy approaches between Mexico's newly elected president and their predecessor, with a particular focus on COVID-19 strategy and other progressive ideological positions taken on important policy. Additionally, this conversation also raises critical concerns about electoral integrity and the increasing influence of drug cartels. Furthermore, the two explore the security challenges Mexico faces, including pervasive corruption and instability, and discuss the evolving relationship between the U.S. and Mexico under the Biden and Trump Administrations.

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