State Power vs. Market Forces: Mexico’s Economic Shift

Explore the controversial decision by President Claudia Sheinbaum to dissolve autonomous bodies in favor of strengthening state-owned enterprises like Pemex and CFE. This episode delves into the implications for Mexico's economic landscape, examining the balance between state control and market competition. Additionally, we investigate the impact of informal trade on Durango's economy, highlighting the challenges of integrating informal workers into the formal sector. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal economic developments shaping Mexico's future.

Sources:
https://globalenergy.mx/noticias/pemex-y-cfe-recuperan-su-rol-como-motor-de-la-economia-tras-la-extincion-de-organismos-autonomos-afirma-sheinbaum/
https://www.milenio.com/estados/en-durango-comercio-informal-afecta-la-economia-del-estado

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Pemex and CFE recover their role as the engine of the economy after the extinction of autonomous organisms, says Sheinbaum
(00:03:49) In Durango, informal trade affects the state economy