A Three-Ring Circus: Plates on the Floor, or One Rascally Rabbit

President pinned below 40 percent approval, deep bond market anxiety, sovereigntist surges, and a (possible) rabbit in the hat. Less than 30 days out from pivotal U.S. midterm elections, a potentially devastating mix of domestic pocketbook pressures and geopolitical alarm is forcing an administration and a President pinned below 40 percent approval into an aggressive,…

Summer in the rearview, no clear path ahead

Summer is nearly in the rearview, but global conflict is front and center. The flashpoints I last wrote about – from war in Iran and Ukraine to mounting trade battles – continue to test the limits of President Trump’s go to economic and military strategy of coercion.  Tehran and Beijing exemplify these limits. Despite the…

The View from North America: Elbows up, clear eyes.

If you needed proof that the late-August heat gets to everyone, look no further than the U.S.–Canada border. Just one week ago today, negotiators appeared to have a solid trade path forward—yet by Monday, the northern alliance had hit a fever pitch. Between the abrupt U.S. 50% tariff threats on steel and autos, Canadian leaders…

A big freeze; a need for US/Mexico cooperation on Energy.

I’m writing to you from Texas where the past ten days have been extremely challenging. The U.S. just passed the milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths and losses are continuing to mount from our rare winter storm.  Last week’s record cold temperatures led to a surge in energy demand as Texans attempted to heat their homes. The state’s…

US and Mexico: Real engagement, or simply cordial?

Last Wednesday’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris is certainly still on all of our minds. The past few months have been a turbulent time for U.S. democracy. Biden now faces an unprecedented health and economic crisis, and must also navigate Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate and the investigation of the…

2020: Tragedy. Lessons. Reshaping our world.

Looking back on this past year, there is a lot to reflect on. I have been so blessed to be part of White & Case in Mexico City. It is an honor to work with such extraordinary lawyers and friends and to continue the firm’s long history of providing globally recognized legal counsel to our clients. Since 2016, I’ve focused…

#Election2020: The U.S., and beyond its borders.

A mere six days ago, the Associated Press called the election for Joe Biden. The announcement itself came after four excruciatingly long days of vote counting. While it’s clear who is the country’s president-elect, that hasn’t led to an ideal environment for transition.  As of yesterday afternoon, Biden had won 290 electoral votes and Donald Trump had received 217, with Georgia and North Carolina still…

In The News

CNN, Feb. 24, 2026: The Brief With Jim Sciutto – Antonio Garza joins The Brief

CNBC, Feb 25, 2026: Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico on the business impact of the killing of a major cartel boss

The Bush School’s Mosbacher Institute, Feb. 17, 2026: Discussion on the evolving dynamics of U.S.–Mexico relations.

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