OBELA Analysis

Mexico's water crisis has intensified recently, exacerbated by climate change, urbanisation and inefficient water use. The country faces a dilemma because much of the available H2O is destined for the agrifood export sector. This article examines the interrelationship between water consumption, the water footprint of agrifood products and exports to highlight the urgent need to implement sustainable production policies in the context of climate change and crisis.

Foreign policy played a minor role in the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in September. The vice presidential exchange between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz on October 2 barely touched on it. Yet less than a month before the US elections on November 5, it is foreign policy that may upend the Democrats’ chances of winning. Will Trump be able to stamp out the wars of the Biden era with just one telephone call? That is very unlikely, and even two won’t do it. But what the world will be treated to will likely be what was the signature of his foreign policy during his first term: unpredictability.

The competition in the global electric car (EV) industry has intensified since 2022, with the US and Europe on one side and China on the other. This competition is not just about market dominance but also about the control of supply chains, which is a crucial aspect of the EV industry. Brazil's potential is also clear. The Amazonian country is moving away from the US sphere of influence and approaching that of the Red Dragon through technological and industrialisation projects. It is thus becoming the port of entry for electric transport in LA, which comes from China but will be produced domestically.