Political and security challenges reported in Mexico and Guatemala

In Mexico, criticisms have been raised regarding the ruling party's stability and governance. Concerns include the party's exclusionary nature, internal conflicts between radical factions and those aligned with President Claudia Sheinbaum, and allegations of corruption. Additionally, the administration faces accusations of incompetence regarding energy reforms affecting Pemex and the electrical industry, as well as fiscal risks related to public spending and deficit-heavy infrastructure projects.

In Guatemala, the government faces scrutiny over rising violence and the perceived loss of authority to organized crime. Recent high-profile daytime assassinations, such as those of Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa and Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro, have highlighted vulnerabilities in state security. Critics point to a gap between the administration's theoretical knowledge of security and its practical ability to prevent armed attacks and manage regional violence.