Military Deploys in LA Amid Protests; Aguilar Set to Make History

The military presence in Los Angeles seeks to quell protests sparked by ICE arrests in the Latino community. However, it has already been met with lawsuits. With 6.2 million votes, Hugo Aguilar Ortiz will become the first Indigenous president of Mexico’s Supreme Court.

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Trump Administration Escalates Military Presence in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump has ramped up the federal military presence in Los Angeles. This involved deploying 4,000 members of the National Guard and ordering the deployment of US Marines. The mobilization follows protests erupting on June 6 due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests of 44 individuals for immigration law violations. This move, which California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, along with other prominent Democratic leaders have criticized as a provocative measure, aimed to quell civil unrest in the city.

Mexico Elects Indigenous Lawyer as Next Supreme Court President

On June 1, Mexico held a historic national election in which, for the first time, citizens voted to elect 2,681 judicial officials at both the federal and state levels. Despite a modest voter turnout of 13%, the election marks a significant milestone in the country’s democracy. Early official results confirmed that Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, a lawyer of Mixtec origin, is set to become the next president of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN).

INE Rejects Request to Recount Votes for Judicial Appointments

INE has denied the requests from three candidates to review vote tallies for positions on the Supreme Court and for District Judges. The institution explains that electoral regulations do not provide for the possibility of a new vote count in this context, nor do they grant candidates the right to be represented before the electoral authority during this special election.

Trump Announces Deal With China Including Rare Earths, Visas

US President Donald Trump announced that a new trade agreement with China is finalized. As part of the deal, Beijing has agreed to supply rare earth minerals and magnets, while Washington will allow Chinese students to attend US  schools and universities.

June Marks a Turning Point for Key Labor Reforms in Mexico

Three major labor initiatives are set to gain momentum in June: the enforcement of the Ley Silla, the launch of a pilot program for enrolling app-based workers in IMSS, and the start of public forums on reducing the workweek to 40 hours.

IMF Urges Latin America to Keep Prudent Fiscal Policies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Latin American countries to maintain prudent fiscal policies amid global economic uncertainty as continuity and structural reform becomes key.