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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Summer’s near, but no vacation in sight.

Memorial Day is now behind us and summer just around the corner. The long holiday weekend left Congress with just a few days to take action on the debt limit in order to avoid a catastrophic US government default. This week, President Biden and Republican leadership reached a deal to suspend the debt ceiling, which contains compromises for both political…

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U.S.-Mexico: High stakes, calmer tones.

This morning, all eyes are on Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in Westminster Abbey, with more than 70 heads of state in attendance to pay their respects. For live coverage from London, you can click here. As we head into the Fall, higher-than-expected inflation continues here at home despite declining gas prices, and, last Friday, Wall Street closed out one of its worst…

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US-Mexico: Temperatures rising.

This summer has been marked by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and continued concerns over high inflation at home and abroad. Last week, the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75 percent for the second consecutive time, and Congress initiated debate on the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation,  if passed, would impact a wide range of issues, including the Affordable Care Act, climate…

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Summit of the Americas; Mexico (and others) absent, some progress.

Over the past several weeks, the news cycle has been dominated by the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the January 6th House of Representatives Committee hearings. Economic uncertainty continues at home and abroad, and the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war is exacerbating concerns about inflation and a possible food crisis. As a result, the International Monetary Fund is revising its 2022 global growth…

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Geopolitical tensions, North American opportunity

This month, I’m sending along the following piece I wrote on a clear path forward for North America amid rising geopolitical tensions. The item was picked up by several publications including the America Society/Council of the Americas. You can find it below and here.  As always, I look forward to hearing from you here at White &…

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