(Analysis) Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s presidency championed “republican austerity” to reduce government spending and benefit the populace. This approach, however, resulted in what analysts term “selective austerity.” The administration prioritized spending on Pemex and flagship projects over promised healthcare improvements. Jorge Cano of México Evalúa highlighted increased expenditure on military and welfare programs. These contrasted […]
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