# Enrique Pena Nieto on The No Agenda Show

Enrique Pena Nieto comes up in 12 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2012 to February 2019.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** July 2012 – February 2019
- **Related topics:** [Enrique Peña Nieto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enrique-pena-nieto.md), [Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Sinaloa Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [Border Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [Brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [Bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### El Chapo Trial, Mexican Government Corruption

- **Episode:** [1112: El Valvador](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-15
- **Time:** 2:27:56–2:31:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador/chapter/el-chapo-trial-mexican-government-corruption.md

The trial of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman featured testimony from Alex Cifuentes alleging a $100 million bribe was paid to former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Guzman faces 17 federal charges in the U.S., including leading a criminal enterprise and money laundering. Despite the high-security environment, speculation remains regarding Guzman's history of escaping custody.

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### United States-Mexico Trade Agreement and Canada Exclusion

- **Episode:** [1064: Post Racial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-02
- **Time:** 15:40–22:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial/chapter/united-states-mexico-trade-agreement-and-canada-exclusion.md

President Trump announced a new bilateral trade agreement with Mexico, potentially replacing NAFTA. The deal was finalized via a speakerphone call with outgoing Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, which the Guardian mocked for technical delays. Canada remains excluded from the current agreement, facing pressure from potential car tariffs if they do not agree to new concessions.

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### NPR, Washington Post, Trump-Mexico Transcript Leak

- **Episode:** [953: His Name is Nimrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-06
- **Time:** 48:17–52:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod/chapter/npr-washington-post-trump-mexico-transcript-leak.md

NPR and The Washington Post are criticized for their framing of leaked transcripts from a phone call between President Trump and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. While media reports suggested Trump called the border wall "the least important thing," the full transcript shows he was referring to the political optics of who pays for the wall, not the wall's necessity. The segment highlights how selective quoting can alter the perceived meaning of diplomatic conversations.

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### Mexico, Luis Videgaray Resignation and Drug Demand

- **Episode:** [858: Bite Work](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/858-bite-work.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-08
- **Time:** 50:55–55:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/858-bite-work/chapter/mexico-luis-videgaray-resignation-and-drug-demand.md

Mexican Finance Minister Luis Videgaray resigned following the controversial visit of Donald Trump to Mexico. Videgaray had previously suggested that the United States shares responsibility for drug violence due to its high demand for illegal narcotics. Trump's visit and his focus on border security and drug trafficking reportedly created a political crisis for the administration of President Enrique Peña Nieto.

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### Donald Trump Mexico Visit, Hillary Clinton Criticism

- **Episode:** [856: EU Gougers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/856-eu-gougers.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-01
- **Time:** 33:21–36:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/856-eu-gougers/chapter/donald-trump-mexico-visit-hillary-clinton-criticism.md

Donald Trump conducted a high-stakes meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, appearing in a diplomatic capacity that surprised many political analysts. Hillary Clinton dismissed the trip as a mere "photo op" and criticized Trump's history of insults toward Mexico during a speech to the VFW. Media coverage of the event was notably polarized, with some outlets portraying Trump as leader-like while others focused on Clinton's glitzy Hamptons fundraisers.

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### Mexican Presidential Strategy, Media Reaction

- **Episode:** [856: EU Gougers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/856-eu-gougers.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-01
- **Time:** 42:50–48:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/856-eu-gougers/chapter/mexican-presidential-strategy-media-reaction.md

Analysts debated whether Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto invited Donald Trump as a strategic trap to "dress him down" or to bolster his own low approval ratings. Media figures like Rachel Maddow and representatives from Univision speculated that leaked videos might eventually show the president being more confrontational with Trump in private. Despite the controversy, Trump's willingness to take questions after the meeting was contrasted with Hillary Clinton's lack of press access.

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### Monarch Butterfly, MKUltra Symbolism

- **Episode:** [838: Hillary and the Vase](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/838-hillary-and-the-vase.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-30
- **Time:** 2:43:44–2:46:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/838-hillary-and-the-vase/chapter/monarch-butterfly-mkultra-symbolism.md

During a North American summit, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto used the migration of the Monarch butterfly as a symbol of regional integration. The hosts link this imagery to the CIA's MKUltra program, where the "Monarch" label is historically associated with psychological experimentation and mind control triggers.

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### Mexican Student Disappearances and Civil Unrest

- **Episode:** [669: Strategic Patience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-20
- **Time:** 2:46:19–2:50:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience/chapter/mexican-student-disappearances-and-civil-unrest.md

Protests have erupted across Mexico following the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in Guerrero State. Demonstrators set fire to the state congress building and the presidential palace door in Mexico City, expressing outrage over government corruption and the influence of drug cartels.

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### Potential Military Coup in Mexico and Sign-off

- **Episode:** [669: Strategic Patience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-20
- **Time:** 2:50:48–2:58:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience/chapter/potential-military-coup-in-mexico-and-sign-off.md

Analysts discuss the possibility of a military coup in Mexico as General Cienfuegos expresses readiness to intervene to defend political reforms. The hosts call for more information from Mexican producers before signing off and heading to New York City for the next broadcast.

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### Three Amigos Summit and the Sinaloa Cartel Theory

- **Episode:** [593: Abundance of Caution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/593-abundance-of-caution.md)
- **Published:** 2014-02-24
- **Time:** 2:37:36–2:41:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/593-abundance-of-caution/chapter/three-amigos-summit-and-the-sinaloa-cartel-theory.md

The "Three Amigos" summit in Mexico between President Obama, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and President Peña Nieto is discussed. While the official agenda includes the Keystone Pipeline and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), John C. Dvorak speculates that the quick one-day trip was actually intended to deliver a "package" or message to the Sinaloa Cartel.

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### Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, Drug Cartels, and Money Laundering

- **Episode:** [424: Internet Governance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-08
- **Time:** 1:14:07–1:16:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance/chapter/mexican-president-enrique-pena-nieto-drug-cartels-and-money-laundering.md

Newly elected Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto of the PRI party signals a shift in drug war policy, emphasizing that the U.S. is the primary consumer of illegal drugs. Analysts predict that under PRI leadership, cartel violence may decrease through consolidation and tacit agreements. The hosts suggest this "win-win" scenario allows for continued drug flow and bank money laundering with fewer public casualties.

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### US Recognition of Mexican Election Results

- **Episode:** [423: Wonderful Marinade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/423-wonderful-marinade.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-05
- **Time:** 1:21:03–1:23:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/423-wonderful-marinade/chapter/us-recognition-of-mexican-election-results.md

The Obama administration quickly congratulated Enrique Peña Nieto on his victory in the Mexican presidential election, despite ongoing allegations of voting fraud. During a State Department briefing, journalists questioned the inconsistency of this rapid recognition compared to the cautious approach taken with Vladimir Putin's election in Russia. The spokesperson admitted that the U.S. government is "not always consistent" in its diplomatic responses.

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