Connect With Mexico goes to San Miguel de Allende!

Mexico is undergoing a profound political metamorphosis that is recasting the way its government operates and thus impacting the lives of millions of Mexicans, and many expats as well.

In three of his “Mexico Conversations” – hosted by San Miguel de Allende’s Biblioteca Pública, A.C. – Carlos Navarro will tell you the story of this ongoing Fourth Transformation of Mexico, giving you elements to decide how transcendent it is with regards to the political, economic, and social structures of this country.

It's all happening 18, 19, and 20 November 2025.

Go to the Biblioteca Pública's calendar of events page for tickets here.

Read about the contents of the series:

THE FOURTH TRANSFORMATION OF MEXICO: A New Regime for the 21st Century.

Mexico is undergoing a profound political metamorphosis that is recasting the way its government operates and thus impacting the lives of millions of Mexicans. In three of his “Mexico Conversations,” Carlos Navarro will tell you the story of this ongoing Fourth Transformation of Mexico, giving you elements to decide not only how transcendent it is but how it affects you and everyone else living in this country.

Session 1

Wednesday, September 12, 2025 – 10:30 AM to noon

Andrés Manuel López Obrador: Idealist or Strongman?

Tired of waiting for the ruling PRI to democratize, change its ways, and give him a political opportunity, López Obrador decided to walk away and create his own political movement. In this first session, Carlos Navarro will explain how López Obrador succeeded in challenging the status quo and bringing in a new regime for Mexico, using a popular message, unfailing persistence, and an unmatched political instinct."

Session 2

Thursday, September 13, 2025 – 10:30 AM to noon

The 2018 Election: The Arrival to Power.

The 2018 presidential election finally brought Andrés Manuel López Obrador to power. As he was being sworn into office, his vision of a strong presidency, an end to neoliberalism, and the removal of conservatives from the top echelons of government was already taking shape. In his second "Mexico Conversation" of the week, Carlos Navarro will shine a light on the changes López Obrador's six-year term introduced to the nation's political system, public administration, and foreign policy.

Session 3

Friday, September 14, 2025 – 10:30 AM to noon

President Sheinbaum: Continuation or Curtailment?

In this last "Mexico Conversation" of the week, Carlos Navarro will provide the keys to understanding and assessing the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum, one year after taking office. Her supporters speak proudly of a highly educated and determined woman head of state who will continue building Mexico’s Fourth Transformation. Her critics claim her government is merely Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s second term, in which he is still calling the shots. Many others hope that she will proclaim her autonomy and finally rid the country of abuse, mismanagement, and corruption.