The Air-Tight Case That Mexico's Moving Closer to Nationalizing Silver. SELL YOUR SILVER MINING STOCKS IF THEY OPERATE IN MEXICO.
Nationalizing Silver, Part of Mexico’s New Government's Fourth Transformation
Disclaimer: The article below is based on over two years of intense research following the President of Mexico and Mexico’s Secretary of Environment. It does not offer an opinion; it is a neutral read on what is going on in Mexico as it relates to what they are calling The Fourth Transformation.
People in the Precious Metals business get very touchy over the subject of Nationalization. Still, I am paid as an objective journalist to release news that impacts your silver and gold investments, and I take my job too seriously.
Moreover, Because of my work covering Mexico, I have had to turn down several offers to promote mining projects in Mexico, so I would not have any conflicts of interest nor be compromised or feel tugged to be silent in this series of stories on How Mexico is Moving towards Nationalizing Silver
Fast Forward to How We Got to Today.
The Peloponnesian War, a pivotal historical moment, saw the first coins minted. The war's toll was not just in lives but also in the exhaustion of the mines of Laurion, a significant blow to the silver supply. War raged for 28 years, weakening Athens, and the mines of Laurion were depleted.
Rome conquered and weakened Athens but, unfortunately, repeated the pattern of centuries of unending wars and debasing currency.
The once abundant Roman silver, nestled in the heart of southern Spain, was gradually depleted, leaving a void in the annals of history.
Portugal, Spain, France, the Dutch, and the British empires began carving up the Southern Hemisphere, looking for gold and silver deposits.
Spain colonizes new silver deposits in Mexico, Peru, Potosi, Argentina, Columbia, and what we call SW USA today (NM, AZ, NV, CA, CO)
By following the path of silver, one can unravel the intricate connections between world politics, history, economics, sociology, and commerce, making the journey both fascinating and enlightening.
Bad Taste in Mexico’s Mouth - Would the Aztecs want to repeat the Hernán Cortés (Act 3.0)
The U.S. and CIA's influence in Latin America, often through the School of the Americas in Georgia, extended to numerous countries:
Guatemala (1954 coup)
Cuba (Bay of Pigs invasion, 1961)
Brazil (1964 coup)
Dominican Republic (1965 intervention)
Chile (1973 coup)
Uruguay (support for military dictatorship, 1973-1985)
Argentina (support for "Dirty War" regime, 1976-1983)
El Salvador (civil war support, 1980-1992)
Nicaragua (Contra support, 1981-1990)
Panama (1989 invasion)
In the 1980s, Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford were brutally murdered in El Salvador along with two other churchwomen for their work with the poor and advocacy for land reform.
These women, who provided assistance to refugees and victims of violence, were targeted by right-wing death squads that saw their efforts as subversive.
The murders exemplified the broader conflict in Central America, where the U.S. and CIA often aligned with authoritarian regimes against popular movements.
In Nicaragua, the U.S. supported the Contras to destabilize the Sandinista government, which had overthrown the Somoza dictatorship.
Grassroots land reform efforts, like those supported by the murdered churchwomen, aimed to benefit campesinos and ordinary villagers. These initiatives sought to redistribute land from the wealthy elite who controlled the vast majority of arable land, creating more equitable rural economies.
Silver and Gold Miners Operating in Mexico Did Nothing to Stop these Atrocities.
It’s Payback time.
These interventions often aimed to install or support right-wing, pro-U.S. governments, frequently resulting in brutal military dictatorships. The tactics employed drew from Edward Bernays' propaganda techniques, first developed for the United Fruit Company in Guatemala, which later influenced CIA operations throughout the region
Edward Bernays, working for United Fruit Company (now Chiquita), orchestrated a sophisticated propaganda campaign to manipulate U.S. public opinion against Guatemala's democratically elected government in the 1950s. He established front organizations like the Middle America Information Bureau to disseminate biased information to journalists and academics. Bernays curated experiences for visiting journalists, showcasing negative aspects of Guatemala under President Arbenz. He distributed fabricated news stories portraying Arbenz as a communist threat, which were then circulated to high-ranking U.S. officials.
By framing Guatemala's land reform efforts as a communist takeover, Bernays helped create a climate of fear that ultimately justified the CIA-backed coup in 1954, preserving United Fruit's profitable interests in the country
The CIA's support for military dictators had significant impacts on land ownership in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
The CIA and broader U.S. policy encouraged economic models across Latin America that favored:
Large-scale commercial agriculture for export
Foreign investment and ownership in key sectors
Limiting of unions and peasant organizations that advocated for land rights
In 2023, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) nationalized Mexico's lithium reserves, promising energy self-sufficiency by 2024. This action aligns with his broader strategy to secure Mexico's energy future and reduce dependence on foreign entities.
Mining Sector Reforms
The Mexican government has implemented significant changes in the mining sector:
A new law in 2023 radically altered project registration, approval, and development processes.
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to halt open-pit mining concessions and ban fracking.
There's an increased focus on environmental considerations and community consent in mining operations.
The Case for Silver Nationalization
Energy Independence
Silver's superior conductivity makes it crucial for renewable energy technologies, particularly solar panels. As Mexico aims for 43% of its energy to come from non-contaminating sources by 2030, nationalizing silver could be seen as a strategic move to control this vital resource.
Economic Sovereignty
Nationalizing silver could be viewed as a way to "expropriate the expropriators," reversing historical trends of colonialism and foreign exploitation of Mexico's natural resources. This aligns with AMLO's broader vision of economic nationalism and self-reliance.
Environmental and Social Concerns
The government's collaboration with groups like the Coordinadora de Pueblos para el Cuidado y la Defensa del Agua demonstrates a commitment to addressing environmental and social issues related to resource extraction. Nationalizing silver could potentially give the state more control over these aspects.
AMLO and Mexico’s Secretary of Environment
Building on AMLO's efforts to secure Mexico's energy future, there's growing discussion about nationalizing silver production as a strategic move. Silver, being an excellent conductor and crucial for solar panel manufacturing, aligns with Mexico's push for energy sovereignty and renewable development.
Nationalizing silver mines could provide Mexico with a valuable resource for its own green energy transition while also generating revenue through exports. This approach would complement the lithium nationalization, creating a comprehensive strategy for controlling critical minerals essential to clean energy technologies.
The concept of "silver sovereignty" is gaining traction among supporters of AMLO's energy policies. It represents a holistic view of energy independence that encompasses not just fuel production, but also the materials needed for renewable infrastructure. By securing domestic control over silver, Mexico could potentially accelerate its solar energy deployment while reducing dependence on foreign technology and materials.
This move towards silver nationalization would further solidify Mexico's position as a leader in resource nationalism and energy self-sufficiency in Latin America.
Expropriate the Expropriators: A Manifesto , notes from Mexico’s campaign trail.
The time has come to reclaim what was stolen. For centuries, imperialist powers have plundered our lands, exploited our people, and siphoned off our resources. No more. We declare an end to this parasitic relationship. Our natural wealth belongs to us, not foreign corporations. Our labor will no longer enrich distant shareholders. We will nationalize key industries and redistribute land to those who work it. Foreign debts accrued through coercion are null and void. We reject neocolonial "free trade" agreements that only benefit the powerful. Through solidarity and collective action, we will build a just economic system that serves the many, not the few. The expropriators shall be expropriated.
- un manuscrito | Expropiar a los expropiadores, El Pueblo Primero para luchar contra los industriales privilegiados
From the Secretary of Environment’s Twitter Feed
En los años de gobierno neoliberal se empeñaron en desecar el Lago de Texcoco, quisieron borrar la historia de los pueblos que lo habitan y protegen. Hoy, como parte de la inauguración del Parque Ecológico Lago de Texcoco, compartimos con el presidente
la presidenta electa
, compañeras y compañeros del gabinete del
y del Frente de Pueblos en Defensa de la Tierra, las acciones que hemos llevado a cabo para contribuir a la justicia socioambiental de los pueblos defensores del territorio. La historia que quisieron borrar hoy es el motor del amplio trabajo que hemos logrado hacer gracias a nuestra labor cercana a las comunidades, quienes deciden el camino de su territorio.
Translated from Spanish by
During the years of neoliberal government, they tried to dry up Lake Texcoco, they wanted to erase the history of the people who inhabit and protect it. Today, as part of the inauguration of the Texcoco Lake Ecological Park, we shared with the president Lopez and the President elect
and the Front of Peoples in Defense of the Land, the actions we have carried out to contribute to the socio-environmental justice of the peoples defending the territory. The history they wanted to erase is today the driving force behind the extensive work we have been able to do thanks to our close work with the communities, who decide the path of their territory.
This is a true leader for her people.
Her peasant origins means she will continue to fight for the people that put her into office and deliver their mandate.
Her coalition of farm workers, environmentalists, educators, campesinos, factory workers, women, activists and intellectuals.
Her position against illegal logging, mining, misallocation of water.
Her pledge to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
She uses the words environmental and social justice interchangeably which is her unwavering belief that humans, animals, and earth all need to be in balance and she has vowed to root out corruption, greed and inequalities.
Remember her role as director of social development prior to being named Secretary of Environment which is the #1 most powerful position in Mexico
María Luisa Albores González, as Secretary of Environment, has become a powerful advocate for environmental protection and social justice in Mexico, embodying key principles of the Fourth Transformation. Her efforts to defend water resources, combat harmful mining practices, and repurpose land for public benefit demonstrate a commitment to prioritizing the needs of ordinary Mexicans over corporate interests.
Albores González has been instrumental in mobilizing support to protect vital water supplies, recognizing that access to clean water is fundamental to community well-being. She has taken a strong stance against mining operations and fracking procedures that threaten water sources, understanding the long-term environmental and social costs of such activities.
Her vision for land use aligns closely with the Fourth Transformation's goals. The conversion of a former penitentiary into a community-focused land project and the transformation of the proposed airport site into public space exemplify this approach. These initiatives seek to return land to the people, creating spaces that serve collective needs rather than private interests.
The recent move to turn a port and limestone quarry into part of Pico de Orizaba National Park further illustrates this commitment to environmental preservation and public access to natural resources. Similarly, the opening of Lake Texcoco Ecological Park to the public represents a significant victory for environmental and social values over commercial development.
Albores González's work embodies the essence of the Fourth Transformation – reclaiming Mexico's resources for its people, prioritizing environmental sustainability, and fostering social equity. Her actions demonstrate that economic development and environmental protection can go hand in hand, benefiting all Mexicans rather than a privileged few.
The Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional (Morena) party
Nationalizing Silver, Part of the New Mexico’s Government Fourth Transformation
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) rose to power as the leader of the Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional (Morena) party, which he founded in 2014.
AMLO won the presidency in 2018 with a landslide victory, securing majorities in both chambers of Congress and multiple governorships.
In March 2023, a massive gathering took place to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Mexico's oil nationalization.
This event brought together a diverse coalition of supporters, including peasants, campesinos, laborers, farmworkers, factory workers, maquiladora workers, women, activists, and environmentalists.
These groups collectively embraced the role of "defenders of the territory" or "guardians of the territory."AMLO's vision for Mexico's energy independence and future encompasses control over key resources such as oil, silver, lithium, and copper.
His administration has emphasized reducing foreign investment and influence in these sectors, aiming to give Mexico greater control over its economic destiny.
This approach aligns with AMLO's broader nationalist agenda, which includes energy policies favoring state control and opposition to market liberalization. By prioritizing domestic control of natural resources and limiting foreign involvement, AMLO seeks to strengthen Mexico's sovereignty and economic self-determination
The Fourth Transformation is President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's visionary plan to revolutionize Mexico, following in the footsteps of the country's three previous historic transformations.
At its core, it aims to eradicate corruption, reduce inequality, and reclaim Mexico's resources for its people. Nationalizing silver, alongside the already nationalized oil and lithium industries, aligns perfectly with this vision.
By bringing silver under state control, Mexico would assert its sovereignty over a crucial resource, much like it has done with oil and lithium.
This move would ensure that the profits from silver extraction benefit all Mexicans, not just foreign corporations. It would strengthen Mexico's position in the global economy and provide funds for social programs central to the Fourth Transformation's goals. Nationalizing silver represents a bold step towards economic independence, energy sovereignty, and a more equitable distribution of wealth - all key pillars of AMLO's transformative agenda for Mexico
A passionate letter to the people of
Mexico from a sojourner
As Guardians of the Earth and as faithful stewards, we serve the greatest good for the greatest many through solidarity, resistance, rising up, and bravery.
As people following the dictates of our Creator, we must unite and fight to liberate the poor, oppressed, and marginalized from unjust socio-economic structures and systems of exploitation.
It is our thesis that our marching orders take on this struggle for justice, which is an imperative and emphasis for our new curriculum, our new paradigm, and our new mindset to tap into all our talents, time, works, gifts, superpowers, energy, mind, spirit, and body to uplift the downtrodden through action, mercy, and solidarity with the suffering.
In this light, we declare that the people of Mexico have indeed been oppressed and exploited by foreign corporate interests, particularly from the United States and Canada, which have extracted Mexico's rich natural resources like silver and gold for their own profit rather than for the benefit of the Mexican people.
The exploitative acts of the U.S. and Canada represent savage and severe acts of greed and theft that shall cease.
Therefore, it is with great faith and confidence that we call on Mexico to Nationalize its Silver, Gold, and Copper just like it did its Oil Previously.
These precious metals rightfully belong to Mexico and its people, not to the industrialists and corporations that have plundered the nation's wealth while keeping its workers impoverished.
By reclaiming control over their silver and gold deposits, Mexicans can break free from this neo-colonial exploitation and build an economy that serves the interests of the poor and marginalized, in line with Our Creator's preferential option for the oppressed.
The Stewardship of Mexico's Land and Resources
The earth is a sacred gift entrusted to humanity as stewards, not as exploiters. The people of Mexico are not just called upon, but are urged to be guardians of their territory. They must protect and preserve the land, waters, and natural habitats from the ravages of unchecked greed and extraction by foreign corporations.
The relentless mining and resource exploitation by U.S. and Canadian industrialists has not only robbed the Mexican people of their rightful wealth but has also inflicted immense harm on the environment.
It's time for the people of Mexico to rise up and defend their territory from this insatiable exploitation driven by U.S. corporate greed.
By expropriating (liberating) and reclaiming the mines, factories, and resources from the oppressive hands of foreign capitalists, the workers, campesinos, peasants, and refugees can reclaim what is rightfully theirs. The people of Mexico are the heirs of the country's resources, and their inherent rightful access to shared rewards valued by society has been denied for millennia.
The wealth, prosperity, and power that has been stolen from them for far too long.
This act of liberation will cleanse the earth and restore balance to the ecosystems. It will also pave the way for a just and equitable society where the marginalized can thrive without the yoke of neo-colonial oppression
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PRO TIP
https://x.com/Mary_Luisa_AG
I suggest you spend one hour going through this remarkable twitter feed. Each tweet has a translate function. If you don’t come to the same conclusion that I have then you are:
either a very stupid person,
your head is in the sand
or you have plans to rip off investors.
or all of the above
PS - The abysmal and embarrassing USA has not had a leader in past century that compares to the talent of María Luisa Albores González
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