Andrew Selee

Vote-Buying Efforts Remain Time-Honored as Mexicans Reap Gifts

When it comes to accepting campaign gifts, Rogelio Garcia is an equal-opportunity voter.

Obama, Calderon Tensions Ease After Pledge to Help Drug Fight

Mexican President Felipe Calderon praised U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday after he pledged more help in the fight against drug traffickers, signaling an easing of tensions between the two countries.

Mexico's Opposition PRI May Gain in Vote, Get Momentum to Take Presidency

Mexico’s largest opposition party, out of power for a decade, may boost its chances of taking back the presidency in elections for 12 governorships today after the bloodiest campaign season since 1994.

Obama Keeps Eye on U.S. Politics at Latin America Summit

President Barack Obama leaves today for a trip to a summit in Latin America that may have as much resonance in domestic politics as in hemispheric economics.

Mexican Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash

Mexico’s second-highest leader after the president was killed along with seven other people when a helicopter crashed south of the capital yesterday.

Obama, Calderon Meet With Drug War, Arizona Immigration Law in Background

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Mexican President Felipe Calderon to the White House today for an official state visit that is taking place amid tension over immigration politics and Mexico’s deadly drug war.

"Politicians are preying on peoples' needs in a way that demeans the quality of their vote."

- Andrew Selee on Jul 12, 2012

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Neck-and-Neck Race as Malaysian Voters Prepare for Polls

Berkshire Cash Hits Record $49.1 Billion as Profit Climbs

Kobe Bryant Sued Over Bid to Block Mom’s Memorabilia Sale

U.S. Stocks Climb to Record as Jobs Growth Tops Forecasts

Fusion Scientists See Progress as Obama Shows No Ardor