Sarah Birke
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- The Economist7 min
Can Donald Trump secure a deal with Cuba? | The Economist
Donald Trump, Dr Christopher Sabatini, David Rennie, Sarah Birke, Christopher
A proposed transactional framework seeks to secure Cuban economic relief, including lifting the oil embargo, in exchange for a credible multi-party election plan. Key figures like Marco Rubio and Donald Trump aim to satisfy the Cuban-American voting bloc by offering a political roadmap that prioritizes economic liberalization over immediate regime change. Despite skepticism regarding the administration's long-term commitment, proponents argue that even a flawed agreement could dismantle the current stagnant leadership structure.
- The Economist6 min
How “El Mencho’s” death could reshape Mexico’s largest cartel | The Economist
El Mencho, Sarah Birke, Jason Palmer
Following the capture and death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, immediate widespread violence erupted across 15 to 20 Mexican states before subsiding by Tuesday. This high-stakes operation, driven by diplomatic pressure from the United States and a strategic shift in Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's security agenda, demonstrates advanced tactical capabilities while exposing the cartel's military-grade assets. Despite the short-term stabilization, experts warn that removing such a dominant figure often triggers long-term fragmentation and internecine conflict, posing a significant threat to the upcoming World Cup co-hosted in Guadalajara.