Welcome to Episode 4 of Navigating Mexico with Mike Stoltz! Today, we tackle a heavy but crucial topic before shifting gears to essential advice for US expats.

In our first segment, we dive into the murky and complex world of International Humanitarian Law. Following two highly controversial military actions—the tragic strike on the Minab girls' school in Iran and a "double tap" missile strike on a narco-boat in the Caribbean—we ask the hard questions. Were these war crimes, or tragic military negligence? We are joined by two heavyweights in military law: Prof. Gabor Rona (Cardozo School of Law) and Retired US Army Lt. Col. Geoffrey Corn (Texas Tech University). We discuss the alarming role of AI in selecting military targets, the Law of Armed Conflict, and what happens when civilian protection programs are cut.

Later in the show, we pivot to the upcoming US Midterm elections. David Shallenberger, Country Chair of Democrats Abroad in Mexico, breaks down exactly how US citizens living south of the border can request their ballots and ensure their voices are heard.

In this episode:

• • [00:00] Intro & The Minab Girls' School Strike.

  • [03:00] Prof. Gabor Rona on AI, Negligence vs. War Crimes.

  • [11:30] The "Double Tap" strike on narco-boats in the Caribbean.

  • [17:25] Lt. Col. Geoffrey Corn joins the debate on military targeting.

  • [27:44] David Shallenberger: Step-by-step guide to voting from Mexico.

🔗 Resources mentioned: Request your ballot at VotefromAbroad.org

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