Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Despite Interpol Fixes, Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse It
The international police organization has toughened oversight of its protocols, which autocrats have used to pursue dissidents. But the autocrats have adapted.
Hungary’s President Resigns Amid Outcry Over Sex Abuse Case Pardon
Katalin Novak, an outspoken champion of family values, announced her resignation on Saturday, the latest in a series of prominent figures in the governing party felled by sex scandals.
Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces Same Problems as Zaluzhny
As Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky assumes his role, he must reckon with a grim calculus: When does the cost of defending ground outweigh any benefit gained by inflicting pain on the enemy?
Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky Takes Over at a Fraught Time for Ukraine’s Military
Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky is taking a job vacated by a general who is well-regarded by the army, in what is widely perceived as a politicized shake-up of Ukraine’s military leadership.
Zelensky Removes General Valery Zaluzhny, in Ukraine Military Shake-Up
Gen. Valery Zaluzhny led the effort that thwarted Russia’s initial assault on Kyiv. But his troops have struggled to make progress recently, and tensions have mounted with the civilian leadership.
Turkey’s Central Bank Chief Steps Down Amid Long Inflation Battle
The government swiftly replaced her and said the change did not reflect a policy shift for the country, where annual inflation is about 65 percent.
Ukraine’s Latest Challenge: Festering Tension Among Top Leaders
Rampant speculation that President Volodymyr Zelensky will fire his top military commander has consumed Ukraine’s capital at a precarious moment in the war.
Macron’s New French Cabinet Features Veteran Politicians and Some Surprises
A reshuffle brought in a handful of new ministers, including a high-profile conservative and a Europe-focused foreign minister. But several key officials remained.
French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, Resigns
Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position in France, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term.