As of March 16, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration, now nearly two months into its term, faces a deepening geopolitical crisis with Mexico, where President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is failing to curb narco-trafficking and violence spilling across the U.S. border. The nomination of Ronald Douglas Johnson as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico has brought this tension to a head, with his March 13, 2025, Senate confirmation hearing statement—that unilateral U.S. military action against cartels remains an option—drawing sharp rebuke from Mexican leaders. Far from reckless, Johnson’s position reflects a strategic assessment of Mexico’s descent into a narco-state, marked by institutional weakness,…
Author: The Libertarian
El 13 de marzo, en un evento organizado por el Movimiento Liberal Argentino, el economista y referente del pensamiento libertario Alejandro Chafuen dio una conferencia magistral en Buenos Aires. Durante su disertación, Chafuen abordó temas clave sobre la libertad económica, el rol del Estado y la importancia de la cooperación internacional en la lucha contra el avance del intervencionismo. Un Repaso por la Historia del Liberalismo Chafuen inició su exposición con un análisis histórico del liberalismo en América Latina y su impacto en el desarrollo de las naciones. Destacó la figura de pensadores como Juan Bautista Alberdi, subrayando su importancia…
Alejandro “Alex” Chafuen’s Forbes contribution, “The U.S. Economy In 2025: Reasons For Optimism,” published on December 31, 2024, offers a structured assessment of the U.S. economic trajectory under President Trump’s second term. As Managing Director, International at the Acton Institute, Chafuen leverages historical data and policy trends to argue for a positive outlook, emphasizing low taxes, reduced oil prices, and strategic foreign policy. This article examines his key points and proposes a supply-side innovation perspective to extend his analysis, aligning with his focus on economic freedom while addressing contemporary opportunities. Chafuen grounds his argument in a comparison to 2014, when…
En el corazón de América Latina, un movimiento está tomando forma bajo el liderazgo de Eduardo Verástegui: Viva México. Este proyecto, impregnado de fe y patriotismo, se alza como una fuerza cultural y espiritual que busca transformar no solo México, sino también inspirar a la región, con ecos que resuenan hasta Argentina. Inspirado en el concepto de “Las Fuerzas del Cielo” —la idea de que unos pocos, guiados por una causa superior, pueden derrotar a muchos—, Verástegui se posiciona como el estandarte de una batalla épica entre el bien y el mal. Este artículo explora cómo Viva México, con Verástegui…
In the shifting tides of Latin American politics, two resolute figures stand as architects of the new right: Eduardo Bolsonaro of Brazil and Eduardo Verástegui of Mexico. One, a seasoned legislator born into a legacy of leadership; the other, a filmmaker and advocate whose vision transcends borders. Together, they forge an alliance of gravitas and purpose, a partnership rooted in unwavering commitment to liberty, faith, and the preservation of timeless values. Their bond is not merely a convergence of ideals—it is a formidable force, poised to shape the destiny of a region. Eduardo Bolsonaro, a federal deputy from São Paulo…
En los últimos años, el término “globalismo” ha pasado de ser un concepto académico a convertirse en un grito de guerra para quienes critican las estructuras de poder supranacionales. Desde la Unión Europea hasta las políticas económicas impulsadas por organismos como el Fondo Monetario Internacional, las políticas globalistas prometían un mundo interconectado de prosperidad y paz. Sin embargo, en marzo de 2025, muchos observadores argumentan que Europa, en particular, está experimentando una “caída libre” económica, política y social, con la guerra asomándose como una sombra inquietante en el horizonte. ¿Qué salió mal y hacia dónde nos dirigimos? El Sueño Globalista…
A photograph links Eduardo Verástegui to John F. Kennedy, a moment frozen in time. Yet it’s Ronald Reagan—the leader who toppled an empire—whose spirit pulses through Verástegui’s crusade. The Mexican activist leads a binational, faith-driven charge to end the fentanyl crisis ravaging Mexico and the U.S., a plague traced to China’s shadow. Through Viva México, he rallies two nations against this shared wound, echoing Reagan’s unifying wars with a cross-border creed. Kennedy’s image lingers; Reagan’s legacy drives. A Two-Nation Crusade Reagan stared down the Soviet Goliath, uniting the West with “tear down this wall” and iron will. Verástegui faces fentanyl’s…
The West faces unprecedented challenges—economic inequality, cultural polarization, and the rise of centralized control mechanisms—that have sparked debates about the forces shaping its trajectory. Two seemingly unrelated entities, Maoism and the World Economic Forum (WEF), have been invoked in discussions about the erosion of Western democratic norms and the potential for global power consolidation. While Maoism is a historical ideology tied to 20th-century China, and the WEF is a contemporary platform for global elites, a closer examination reveals ideological parallels and strategic alignments that raise questions about their influence on the West and the world. This article explores these intersections,…
Desde que Gustavo Petro asumió la presidencia de Colombia el 7 de agosto de 2022, su sueño socialista ha desatado una tormenta de transformaciones y controversias. Prometió justicia social, equidad y un rompimiento con el statu quo, pero tres años después, sus detractores —líderes opositores colombianos y figuras como Donald Trump— alertan que su visión está llevando al país al borde del caos. Este análisis explora cómo el gobierno de Petro entrelaza agendas globales, perpetúa el narcotráfico, fractura el tejido social y agrava la violencia, cuestionando si su proyecto es el progreso que Colombia anhela o un experimento fallido con…
Argentina stands at a pivotal crossroads in its economic history, and the recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) signals a bold departure from decades of fiscal recklessness and monetary mismanagement. Under President Javier Milei’s leadership, this deal is not merely a stopgap to bolster reserves or stave off default—it is a calculated strike at the root of Argentina’s perennial inflation crisis and a potential model for emerging markets worldwide. As someone who has navigated the choppy waters of global finance for over three decades, I see in this moment a rare convergence of political will, economic pragmatism, and…