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The purpose of this thesis is to assess the most significant factors accounting for the decline of trade union density during the period 1984-2006, specifically the case of Mexico. Union density, which reflects the representation of... more
The purpose of this thesis is to assess the most significant factors accounting for the decline of trade union density during the period 1984-2006, specifically the case of Mexico. Union density, which reflects the representation of unions in the employed labour force, is taken as one of the main indicators of trade unions' strength. Other aspects are also considered, such as the relation of organised labour with the state and the political system. The analysis is framed within a structure concentrated on cyclical, structural and political-institutional factors linked to trade union performance. In the period studied, the transformations brought about by neoliberalism and democratisation reshaped many features of the domestic political and economic model. Thus, an examination of these developments, regarding the repercussions on the factors linked to union density decline, is crucial. The problem In the last quarter of the 20th century, trade unions around the world faced numero...
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* Introduction * 1 Drug Trafficking in Mexico - History and Background * 2 Cold War Expansion of the Trade and the Repression of Dissent * 3 The Political Economy of the 'War on Drugs' * 4 Getting Rich Quick - and Those Who... more
* Introduction * 1 Drug Trafficking in Mexico - History and Background * 2 Cold War Expansion of the Trade and the Repression of Dissent * 3 The Political Economy of the 'War on Drugs' * 4 Getting Rich Quick - and Those Who Didn't * 5 El Cambio (The Change) * 6 War is Peace * 7 Another Century of Drug War? * Bibliography * Index
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Canada is Mexico’s third largest trading partner in terms of the overall bilateral trade, and both countries have become strategic allies during the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) era, between 1994 and 2020. Canada, Mexico,... more
Canada is Mexico’s third largest trading partner in terms of the overall bilateral trade, and both countries have become strategic allies during the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) era, between 1994 and 2020. Canada, Mexico, and the United States have been members of the NAFTA since 1994. For both Canada and Mexico, the United States is their first trading partner, in terms of exports, imports, and foreign direct investment. NAFTA has paved the way for economic integration between Canada and Mexico during the period of this agreement. It is significant to highlight the notable expansion of Mexico’s exports to Canada, but also of Canada’s investment in Mexico. From a subnational perspective, the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta are among Mexico’s most important trading partners. Economic relations between Mexico and Canada has also facilitated international cooperation from subnational governments and important interchanges in education, science...
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Este artículo examina las dimensiones del declivesindical en México en el periodo neoliberal. Eldeterioro del sindicalismo es analizado desde dosperspectivas: la conversión de sus relaciones conel Estado dentro de una estructura... more
Este artículo examina las dimensiones del declivesindical en México en el periodo neoliberal. Eldeterioro del sindicalismo es analizado desde dosperspectivas: la conversión de sus relaciones conel Estado dentro de una estructura corporativa y supresencia en la fuerza laboral, medido por la tasa desindicalización, la cual se define como el porcentajeque se obtiene entre la membresía sindical y la fuerzalaboral. Se recurrió a investigaciones recientes enesta temática para determinar los niveles de sindicalización,mientras que se estimaron las tasas de densidadsindical en 2008, con base en datos primariosde la Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social sobremembresía en el sector privado, así como a datos delInstituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de losTrabajadores del Estado sobre sindicalización en elsector público. En el periodo 1993-2008, la tasa desindicalización se redujo casi una cuarta parte. Sepuede constatar la debacle del sindicalismo en suinfluencia en el ámbito laboral...
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This article examines Canadian provinces’ international relations in North America and particularly the dimensions of the international activities of Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia, looking at the number of offices and their... more
This article examines Canadian provinces’ international relations in North America and particularly the dimensions of the international activities of Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia, looking at the number of offices and their objectives abroad. Although Quebec continues to be the Canadian province with the greatest international activity, over recent decades, the others have gradually increased their efforts beyond their borders. paradIplomacy
Since the 1980s, neoliberalism has reconfigured the economic model, impacting working conditions and the relations among unions, political parties, and gov ernment.1 Although Canada has not escaped this dynamic, four characteristics that... more
Since the 1980s, neoliberalism has reconfigured the economic model, impacting working conditions and the relations among unions, political parties, and gov ernment.1 Although Canada has not escaped this dynamic, four characteristics that make it an exception internation ally should be underlined. First, despite the fact that living standards have been drop ping, Canada still offers broad benefits to labor, such as, for example, unemployment insurance. The unionization rate in Canada is the highest in the Western Hemisphere, and Ca n ada is second only to the United States on the United Na tions Human Development Index (hdi). Second, the Canadian union movement is heterogeneous and the political party system seems disperse and shifting compared to Mexico and the United States. No close rela tionship between unions and ruling governing parties has existed like in other countries. Third, labor relations in Canada are decentralized and allow for greater democracy in the workplace,...
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Acapulco epitomises the (in)security of urban zones in the Americas whose geographical, political and economic divisions are exacerbated by the political economy and geopolitics of drug trafficking, as well as by militarised attempts to... more
Acapulco epitomises the (in)security of urban zones in the Americas whose geographical, political and economic divisions are exacerbated by the political economy and geopolitics of drug trafficking, as well as by militarised attempts to fight it. Various geographic, political, and economic factors in the Acapulco Metropolitan Zone (AMZ) have impacted drug trafficking and organised crime and contributed to high levels of violence. As a result, Acapulco now ranks among the 50 most violent cities in the world. This article analyses the trends in drug trafficking and organised crime in the AMZ, and highlights the lessons for scholars and policy-makers.
Research Interests: Criminology, Political Geography and Geopolitics, Latin American Studies, International Relations, International Security, and 11 moreApplied Statistics, Urban Planning, International Political Economy, Urban Studies, Mexico, Narcotrafficking, Drug Trafficking, Narcotráfico, MEXICO, Demography and Population Studies, and Contexto Internacional
El ascenso del demócrata Joseph Biden a la presidencia de Estados Unidos en 2021 representa el inicio de una nueva era con múltiples implicaciones que es pertinente analizar. Este articulo examina los cambios en el enfoque de política... more
El ascenso del demócrata Joseph Biden a la presidencia de Estados Unidos en 2021 representa el inicio de una nueva era con múltiples implicaciones que es pertinente analizar. Este articulo examina los cambios en el enfoque de política doméstica y exterior de Estados Unidos, en la transición de Trump a Biden. Asimismo, se analizan las perspectivas de la relación de EE.UU. con México, desde un plano nacional y subnacional, en la era Biden. El argumento principal es que la administración de Joe Biden marca un cambio notable respecto a la administración Trump. Entre los cambios notables, se encuentran la estrategia del gobierno federal para hacerle frente a los efectos de la pandemia Covid-19; mientras que se percibe un giro notable en temas de política exterior como migración, medio ambiente y seguridad, lo cual traerá mayores ventajas que desventajas para México.
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Subnational governments have become increasingly relevant actors in North America. This article examines international relations between subnational governments and dynamics of governance in the region; specifically, the relations of... more
Subnational governments have become increasingly relevant actors in North America. This article examines international relations between subnational governments and dynamics of governance in the region; specifically, the relations of Canadian provinces with their counterparts in the United States and Mexico. It suggests that factors such as economic globalization, federalism, and decentralization have triggered increased paradiplomatic activities by subnational units. It also shows that international relations between Canadian provinces and subnational units in the United States are more significant than those with Mexico and involve mainly issues of sustainable economic development , the environment, natural resources, security, culture, education, science, and technology. These regional subnational dynamics have been crucial to finding solutions to common global and regional problems through subnational avenues and to advancing new forms of multilateral cooperation. resumen Los gobiernos subnacionales se han convertido en actores cada vez más relevantes en Norteamérica. Este artículo examina las relaciones internacionales entre los gobiernos subnacionales y las dinámicas de gobernanza en la región; específicamente, las relaciones de las provincias canadienses con sus contrapartes en Estados Unidos y México. Se sugiere que el aumento en las actividades de paradiplo-macia realizadas por las unidades subnacionales ha sido estimulado por factores como la globalización económica, el federalismo y la descentralización. Además, se demuestra que las relaciones internacio-nales entre las provincias canadienses y las unidades subnacionales en Estados Unidos son más sig-nificativas, y están vinculadas principalmente con temas como el desarrollo económico, el medio ambiente, los recursos naturales, el desarrollo sustentable, la seguridad, la cultura, así como la educa-ción, la ciencia y la tecnología. Estas dinámicas subnacionales regionales han sido cruciales para encontrar soluciones a problemas en común mediante vías subnacionales y avanzar en nuevas formas de cooperación multilateral.
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Resumen Este artículo analiza la paradiplomacia de las provincias canadienses desde un enfoque comparativo. En la primera parte se examinan los factores internos y externos que alientan estas actividades internacionales, tales como el... more
Resumen Este artículo analiza la paradiplomacia de las provincias canadienses desde un enfoque comparativo. En la primera parte se examinan los factores internos y externos que alientan estas actividades internacionales, tales como el federalismo y la globalización. En la segunda parte se considera la dimensión de las actividades internacionales de tres provincias: Que-bec, Alberta y Columbia Británica, destacando los factores internos de cada provincia, así como la naturaleza y los objetivos de sus actividades internacionales. Aunque Quebec es la entidad subnacional con mayor actividad internacional en Canadá, otras entidades como Alberta y Columbia Británica han aumentado progresivamente sus actividades más allá de la frontera en décadas recientes con el propósito de promover sus intereses en el exterior y solucionar problemas globales y regionales. Palabras clave: Canadá, América del Norte, provincias canadienses, paradiplomacia, globalización, relaciones internacionales. Abstract This article analyzes the paradiplomacy of the Canadian provinces from a comparative approach. In the first section, both the internal and external factors accounting for Cana-dian provinces' international activities are examined, such as federalism and globalization. In the second section, the dimension of international activities of three provinces are considered: Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia, highlighting the characteristics of each province and the objectives of their international activities. Although Quebec continues being the Canadian province with the highest level of international activities, other Revista de Relaciones Internacionales de la UNAM, núm. 130, enero-abril de 2018, pp. 53-77. * Doctor en Ciencias Políticas y Sociales con orientación en Relaciones Internacionales por la UNAM y maestro en Estudios
Migration is one of the modern global issues that have drawn attention of academics, analysts as well as of national and institutional organizations. Migration flows between countries have constantly increased which has brought diverse... more
Migration is one of the modern global issues that have drawn attention of academics, analysts as well as of national and institutional organizations. Migration flows between countries have constantly increased which has brought diverse problems to origin, transit and destination countries. While the origin countries face problems such as brain drain, reduction of working population, and the lowering of taxes collection, the destination countries confront difficulties to attend a floating and clandestine population, especially to provide them with social, public and health services. Transit countries, in turn, have to deal with migrants crossing their inlands, and in many cases, they become victims of organized crime and drug cartels but also of corrupt officials who extort them to let them continue their journey.
Since the 1980s, neoliberalism has reconfigured the economic model, impacting working conditions and the relations among unions, political parties, and government. Although Canada has not escaped this dynamic, four characteristics that... more
Since the 1980s, neoliberalism has reconfigured the
economic model, impacting working conditions and
the relations among unions, political parties, and government.
Although Canada has not escaped this dynamic,
four characteristics that make it an exception internationally
should be underlined.
economic model, impacting working conditions and
the relations among unions, political parties, and government.
Although Canada has not escaped this dynamic,
four characteristics that make it an exception internationally
should be underlined.
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Los altos niveles de corrupción en México son consecuencia de una democracia fallida que no cuenta con mecanismos de transparencia. Este artículo analiza algunos aspectos de la transición democrática que derivó en mayor corrupción e... more
Los altos niveles de corrupción en México son consecuencia de una democracia fallida que no cuenta con mecanismos de transparencia. Este artículo analiza algunos aspectos de la transición democrática que derivó en mayor corrupción e incompetencia en las instituciones de seguridad y justicia. Una democracia consolidada cuenta con instituciones sólidas, mecanismos de transparencia y esquemas de rendición de cuentas. El crimen organizado y el narcotráfico no se pueden erradicar si antes no se fortalecen las instituciones de seguridad y el entramado judicial que sanciona los delitos. En este artículo exploramos algunas características de la democratización y la consolidación democrática en México. Posteriormente, se dimensiona la corrupción en México, en particular en el sistema judicial y los cuerpos policiacos. Finalmente, se proponen algunas políticas públicas para disminuir la corrupción mediante mayor transparencia de los servidores públicos en especial de los cuerpos policiales.
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El desarrollo capitalista, a partir de sus crisis recurrentes, generó el crecimiento exponencial de lo que algunos académicos e investigadores han denominado “los otros trabajos”, es decir, formas de trabajo no industriales, no formales,... more
El desarrollo capitalista, a partir de sus crisis recurrentes, generó el crecimiento exponencial de lo que algunos académicos e investigadores han denominado “los otros trabajos”, es decir, formas de trabajo no industriales, no formales, sin protección y con formas de organización complejas que los hace vulnerables y que nebulosamente muestra la identidad del trabajador de forma diferente a como se entendía de manera tradicional.
Los estudios sobre el trabajo permiten, desde la óptica analítica, comprender y explicar las formas no sólo de desarrollo capitalista, sino también la participación nodal de las relaciones sociales, es decir, van más allá de una conceptualización economicista de demanda y oferta laboral. Observan y recuperan formas tradicionales y atípicas, convencionales y sui generis de trabajar y de organizarse, y muestran que el trabajo involucra, directa e indirectamente, una gran cantidad de actores sociales, políticos, familiares, comunitarios.
Los estudios sobre el trabajo permiten, desde la óptica analítica, comprender y explicar las formas no sólo de desarrollo capitalista, sino también la participación nodal de las relaciones sociales, es decir, van más allá de una conceptualización economicista de demanda y oferta laboral. Observan y recuperan formas tradicionales y atípicas, convencionales y sui generis de trabajar y de organizarse, y muestran que el trabajo involucra, directa e indirectamente, una gran cantidad de actores sociales, políticos, familiares, comunitarios.