Mary Beth
Mary Beth is a journalist with a focus on international news. Her articles for The Washington Post cover topics such as Mexican politics and the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum. In her reporting, she provides unique insights and analysis that often challenge conventional narratives.
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Recent Articles
Two Mexican Drug Lords, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Arrested in El Paso, Texas
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024In a covert U.S. operation, notorious Mexican drug lords Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán were arrested separately in El Paso, Texas on July 26, 2024 for leading the Sinaloa cartel responsible for flooding the U.S. with fentanyl. The U.S. kept the operation secret from Mexican authorities until after their arrests due to past leaks. 
Mexico Makes History: Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as First Female President
Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024Mexico made history in 2024 by electing its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. A human rights activist and energy engineer, Sheinbaum grew up in an activist family and earned her PhD at 33. With promises to continue AMLO's security strategy and focus on economic inequality, she faces questions over ties to him but is expected to maintain his policies. Mexico's constitutional amendment for gender parity led Sheinbaum's election, surpassing the US with 50% women in elected offices. 
Mexico's 2024 Presidential Election: Claudia Sheinbaum Favored Amidst Controversy and Complex Political Landscape
Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024Mexico's upcoming presidential election on June 2nd, 2024 features Claudia Sheinbaum from the Morena party, Xochitl Galvez from the National Action Party, and Jorge Máynez from the Citizens' Movement. Sheinbaum is currently favored due to outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's endorsement but faces questions over her background and policies. The next president will navigate Mexico's complex political landscape, address issues like drugs trafficking, security, and migration with the US, and manage less funding than López Obrador had access to. 
El Salvador's Nayib Bukele Consolidates Power in Controversial Election
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024El Salvador is set to reelect its controversial president, Nayib Bukele. Despite criticism for his crackdown on gang violence and suspension of civil liberties, he remains popular among supporters who see him as a leader who has defeated murderous gangs that had turned El Salvador into one of the world's most violent places. 
Guatemala's New President Faces Legal Attacks and Political Instability
Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024Guatemala's new president, Bernardo Arvalo, faces opposition from conservative prosecutors and politicians despite legal attacks and an assassination plot. His supporters hope for change and stability in the country as he takes office on Sunday.