Conflict, elections: The clock is ticking.

Geopolitical tensions continue to rage. We are now six months into the Israel-Palestine conflict, and though the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are welcome news, Iran’s drone attack against Israel is yet another sign of the increasing regionalization of the Middle Eastern hostilities. This is no doubt a delicate moment both for the conflict…

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U.S. & Mexico Elections: It’s race time!

I know that many of you are well into your spring break, getting ready for the Easter holiday, or simply enjoying March Madness. And others simply relieved to see that the U.S. government may have averted a shutdown. That said, I thought it was a good time to get a quick note out to you,…

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More turbulence ahead, keep seatbelts buckled.

The first month of the new year is nearly behind us, and everything suggests there is plenty of turbulence ahead, so keep those seatbelts buckled.  The Eurasia Group has made clear that 2024 will be the year of (at least) three simultaneous conflicts: Ukraine vs. Russia; Israel vs. Palestine; and the United States vs. itself. Against that…

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Radical uncertainty, the New norm.

As we close out 2023 I want to begin this last note of the year by thanking my friends, clients, associates and readers for their support these past twelve months. It’s been quite the year, and here at White & Case in Mexico City we’ve worked hard to stay abreast of the issues and maintain…

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World on Edge: Calling all Statesmen.

Last night, president Biden appealed to the nation, and the world, for $100 billion in funding as a show of continued support for both Israel and Ukraine. This address comes almost two weeks after Hamas launched a brutal attack against Israel with Israel subsequently launching a counter-attack against Hamas in Gaza. As the conflict continues, so too, does a mounting…

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Geopolitical chess, and Mexico.

Before I get to the newsletter, I want to extend my congratulations to my colleagues on the LatAm team at White & Case who, for the third consecutive year, have once again been recognized by Chambers Latin America as the international law firm with the most Band 1 ranked lawyers. Also, I’d like to invite you…

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USMCA: Encouraging, but miles (and some politics) to go.

After twenty plus years in country, and over a decade at White & Case here in Mexico City, I can honestly say that if you’re looking to escape the heat where you are, you should consider a long weekend in one of the world’s most amazing cities. And no reason to take my word for it, here’s a…

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