What is Moments in Mexico?
Moments in Mexico is a platform dedicated to tracking key developments in Mexico’s domestic politics and translating their implications for the US-Mexico relationship.
All politics is a puzzle - with nuances, unique characters, and dizzying amounts of information (all of that multiplied when it’s in a second language!).
I aim to cut through the noise, presenting the information in a straightforward, non-partisan, and explanatory way to provide readers with the essential context they need to develop their own conclusions. Moments in Mexico is my effort to make Mexican politics more accessible.
I hope it becomes your trusted source for decoding Mexico’s domestic politics and understanding the impact of these developments on the US-Mexico relationship.
Sincerely,
Alexandra
Founder & Chief Research Analyst, Moments in Mexico
Moments in Mexico currently offers both free and paid subscriptions. Upgrading to a paid subscription grants you:
Full access to all previously published content. Portions of both recently published and archived content are paywelled for free subscribers.
Access to audio version of posts, as well as “Mexico: What You Need to Know (in under 5 minutes!)” - a forthcoming audio segment on the key political developments of the day.
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Who writes Moments in Mexico?
“Moments in Mexico” is written by Alexandra Helfgott.
Who is Alexandra Helfgott?
I am a second-year Master’s in Public Policy student at the Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale University. My passion is the US-Mexico relationship, and more specifically, how Mexico’s domestic political dynamics influence the bilateral relationship.
Over the past five years, I have dedicated myself to studying Mexican politics, grappling with its complexities and disentangling popular narratives to develop my own independent understanding of the country’s political landscape, one based on my own research and time spent living and working in Mexico. I track major developments in Mexican politics on my Substack, Moments in Mexico, a platform dedicated to tracking major developments in Mexican politics and analyzing their significance for US audiences – both in the public and private sectors.
Before graduate school, I worked at the Wilson Center, researching and writing about critical mineral, semiconductor, and electric vehicle supply chains. In 2024, I worked with Wilson’s Mexico Institute to develop the 2024 Mexico Elections Guide, the premier English-language resource for Mexico’s recent electoral cycle.
Prior to the Wilson Center, I worked as a Fulbright García Robles English Teaching Assistant in Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico – one of the most formative experiences that, to this day, drives my passion for Mexican politics.
Why do Mexico’s domestic politics matter?
Domestic politics on both sides of the border fundamentally impact bilateral relations, and yet, much of the current discourse is siloed and US-centric. Moments in Mexico aims to bridge the gap and rebalance the conversation by placing Mexico’s domestic political dynamics at the center of analysis.
In an era when political developments in Mexico increasingly affect regional economic competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and security, staying informed is no longer optional - it’s essential. This platform provides timely, in-depth analysis designed to help US policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders working on and in Mexico navigate a complex and evolving landscape with clarity, context, and confidence.
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