President-elect Donald Trump has selected a U.S. Army veteran and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative to serve as the next ambassador to Mexico.

They are all men and long-term working or retired residents of Guadalajara. Most are U.S. citizens and highly educated professionals, with property, investments and years of voting and experience in the States. Some are dual citizens or were born outside the U.S.  

The Topos Azteca International Rescue Brigade, a team of 11 dedicated Mexican rescuers, received a heartfelt ovation in Valencia following their invaluable assistance in cleanup efforts and aid to victims affected by the recent catastrophic flash floods that claimed the lives of at least 220 people in Spain.

At 8 p.m.—approximately the same time I arrived at the election watch party sponsored by Democrats Abroad (DA) in Guadalajara—retired financial analyst and dual citizen Jorge Mendez was hunkered down on the other side of the city with his media, just like the 50 or so Democrats at the American Society of Jalisco clubhouse.

U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar has expressed his “surprise” at Mexico’s lack of enthusiasm over the recent arrest of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.

Nerves are starting to fray as the U.S. election on Tuesday, November 5 draws ever closer.