Bárbara González

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Bárbara González is a freelance writer and political analyst based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from the Tecnológico de Monterrey and an M.Phil. in Latin American Studies from the University of Oxford.

Articles by Bárbara González

Is Mexico Prepared for Mass Deportations?

Border states brace themselves, while the president insists on an optimistic view.

by Bárbara González

Mexico-U.S. Migration Crackdowns Unlikely to Change Under New President Claudia Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum made history and will become Mexico’s first woman president, but concerns arise as she is expected to uphold AMLO's approach to migration.

by Bárbara González

Three Takeaways From Mexico’s Landmark Presidential Election

Leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador is promising “profound changes” after his emphatic victory. What does that mean for international politics, immigration, NAFTA and Trump?

by Bárbara González

Elecciones presidenciales en México. ¿Finalmente puede ganar la izquierda?

Andrés Manuel López Obrador ha subido gracias a una ola de indignación. Puede ganar la elección y ser el primer presidente de izquierda en su país desde Lázaro Cárdenas en 1934.

by Bárbara González

Will Mexico Elect its First Leftist President Since 1934?

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a former mayor of Mexico City running his third presidential campaign, has Bernie Sanders-esque qualities and is leading the polls.

by Bárbara González