FGR to Investigate CJNG’s Jalisco Crematoriums
Mexico’s Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero said the FGR would investigate the Jalisco authorities’ knowledge of the cartel crime site
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No Trade War With US, Says Mexico’s New Treasury Secretary
During his confirmation before the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, Finance Secretary Edgar Amador Zamora downplayed concerns of a tariff war with the U.S.
Read moreTrump Delays Tariffs on Mexican Goods, Again
Trump highlighted his conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and their governments’ collaborative efforts on border security as instrumental to postponing the tariffs until April 2
Read moreMexican Auto Manufacturing Tariffs Pause for One Month, Says Trump
Meanwhile, Mexican President Sheinbaum encouraged protests against the tariffs and said Mexico may seek alternative trade partners to the United States should the tariffs stay in place
Read moreDeer Park Refinery Faces First Annual Loss Under Pemex
The Texas-based refinery reported its first annual loss in 2024, highlighting operational challenges and broader issues in the financial performance of the Mexican state-owned oil company
Read moreUS Tariffs on Mexican Goods Go Into Effect
In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a “Plan B” of both tariff and non-tariff responses to safeguard her country’s interests
Read moreTrump Affirms Tariffs on Mexican Goods Begin in April
The U.S. federal executive confirmed his 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods will also affect Canada and the European Union beginning in April
Read moreChamber of Deputies Passes Sheinbaum’s GMO Corn Ban
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s initiative to ban the cultivation of genetically modified corn, which emphasizes its importance to Mexico’s national identity, indigenous peoples, and biodiversity, now awaits a final vote in the Senate.
Read moreCSP Seeks to Resolve Tariff Dispute with Trump Ahead of Deadline
During Flag Day commemorations, Sheinbaum also asserted Mexico’s sovereignty and independence amidst concerns over U.S. interference
Read moreSheinbaum Prepares Reforms to Protect Mexican Sovereignty
“We do not negotiate our sovereignty; this cannot be an opportunity for the US to invade Mexico. Never interventionism and even less invasion,” said the Mexican federal executive
Read moreCIA Ramps Up Surveillance Drones Over Mexican Airspace
According to The New York Times, the Trump administration’s drone surveillance of Mexican drug cartels is a continuation of CIA initiatives used by Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden
Read moreSheinbaum Announces Naval Support for Pemex Oil Platforms
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced naval support for Pemex’s oil platforms following a pirate attack that left workers injured and exacerbated the state-owned company’s ongoing challenges
Read moreUS Moves to Classify Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The New York Times reported that the U.S. Department of State is preparing to classify six major Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations in response to their threats to national security
Read morePemex Oil Saturated with Excess Water
Recent reports indicate that U.S. refineries are rejecting crude oil shipments from Mexico’s Pemex due to excessive water content, significantly impacting Mexico’s oil export status
Read moreMexico Plummets in Transparency International’s Corruption Index
Mexico reached its lowest-ever ranking on Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping to 140th out of 180 countries with a score of 26 out of 100
Read moreTEPJF Asks Four SCJN Ministers to Abstain from Judicial Election Vote
The TEPJF has requested the ministers recuse themselves from voting on the suspension of popular judicial elections in Mexico due to their previous public expressions against the elections, raising concerns over impartiality
Read moreMexico to Invest in Semiconductor Design, Manufacturing
The government announced its plans to establish a domestic semiconductor industry by developing design and manufacturing capabilities to reduce reliance on imports and foster Mexico’s technological growth
Read moreMexican Exports to US Reach Historic Levels in 2024
Mexico’s exports to the United States reached an unprecedented $505.851 billion in 2024, highlighting the robust bilateral trade between the two nations – despite potential tariff implications
Read moreMexico Deploys 10,000 GN Elements to Northern Border
The GN troops were deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border to enhance security and prevent fentanyl trafficking, following an agreement with the United States that temporarily suspends proposed tariffs on Mexican goods
Read moreSheinbaum and Trump Reach Temporary Tariff Deal
Mexico successfully negotiated a one-month delay on U.S. tariffs under an agreement to enhance border security and prevent drug trafficking, while both nations plan further discussions on trade and cooperation
Read moreGM Confirms Commitment to Car Manufacturing in Mexico
Mexican Secretary of the Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced that the U.S. car manufacturer will maintain its production in Mexico despite the threat of potential U.S. tariffs
Read moreAsylum Applications Surge in Mexico
The surge in refugee requests in Mexico has been largely by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to end asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border
Read moreSheinbaum ‘Happy’ About US and Colombia Deportation and Tariff Deal
The Mexican federal executive also confirmed Mexico’s participation in the upcoming Community of Latin American and Caribbean States meeting on Jan. 30
Read moreTrump Says Relations With Mexico ‘Are Going Well’
U.S. President Trump also reiterated his tariff threats and encouraged corporations to return manufacturing to the United States during a talk at the Davos World Economic Forum
Read moreUS Deploys More Troops to Mexican Border
Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico and the United States have already begun a dialogue on major bilateral issues between the two nations – including migration and border security
Read moreTrump’s Inauguration Day Actions Set Implications on Mexico
President Trump’s inaugural actions include declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, reinstating immigration policies and designating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations
Read moreCSP, Rubio Open to Collaborating on Tackling Organized Crime in Mexico
During his Senate confirmation hero, U.S. Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio stated that he would prefer to work hand-in-hand with Mexico against drug cartels rather than using military force against the organized crime groups
Read moreMexican and Canadian Business Leaders Meet With Sheinbaum
The gathering comes just days before Donald Trump begins his second term as President of the United States, which could threaten the Mexican and Canadian economies should his threatened tariffs come to fruition
Read moreCSP Administration to Invest 23 Billion Dollars in CFE
While the Sheinbaum government is set to largely expand its investments into clean energy, it also noted Mexico would continue relying fossil fuels to maintain the reliability of the national energy system
Read moreSCJN Rules to Reinstate Seven Judicial Candidates
Likewise, National Electoral Institute President Guadalupe Taddei announced the autonomous electoral institution aims to secure up to 1.5 billion pesos for Mexico’s upcoming judicial electios
Read moreTrump Claims Mexico is Run by Organized Crime
Though Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum refuted the claims, she also noted her optimism that her government will have “a good relationship” with the Trump administration
Read moreSalazar Departs Diplomatic Post in Mexico
Salazar is expected to be replaced by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s ambassadorial nominee Ron Johnson upon his confirmation in the U.S. Senate
Read moreNYT and Mexico Continue Dispute Over Fentanyl Production Report
The Dec. 29 NYT report detailed a purported fentanyl production laboratory in Culiacán, Sinaloa, that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbau, has since characterized as “not credible”
Read moreMexico’s Budget Deficit Rises 39 Percent to 1.15 Trillion Pesos
The nation’s historic budget deficit and escalating financial challenges as declining oil revenues and rising public debt costs may cause significant fiscal pressures heading into 2025
Read moreSalazar Inaugurates New US Embassy in Mexico City
By KELIN DILLON U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar inaugurated the new U.S. Embassy in Mexico City on Tuesday, Dec. 17, an event that also served as a farewell ceremony to the Biden-era diplomat. The diplomatic headquarters, located in Miguel Hildago, is seven stories tall and reportedly cost more than $1 billion to construct. Once open for operations, it will
Read moreOsiel Cárdenas Deported to Mexico
The Los Zetas founder and former Gulf Cartel boss previously served 17 years in prison in the United States
Read moreSenate President Considers Government Protection for Judicial Candidates
The news comes just days after President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the list of eligible candidates for the judicial elections will be published on Dec. 15
Read moreTrump Nominates Ron Johnson as US Ambassador to Mexico
Johnson is set to replace Ken Salazar, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico under President Joe Biden, upon Trump’s inauguration into office
Read moreSenate Requests Pemex for Debt Report and Payment Strategy
The state-owned oil company owed 403 billion pesos to its contractors according to a Pemex financial report from 2024’s third-quarter
Read moreCSP Asks Private Sector to Participate in Plan Mexico
During her meeting with the Mexican Business Counci, Sheinbaum reportedly touched on the topics of trade, national security, education, and payments to suppliers of Petróleos Mexicanos
Read moreSSPC Reports Historic Fentanyl Pills Seizure in Sinaloa
The seizure contained more than 1,500 kilograms of fentanyl pills, which amount to 20 million doses and is valued at approximately $400 million
Read moreSheinbaum Responds to Canadian Leaders’ Criticisms of Mexico
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford reportedly previously said the two North American countries “cannot be compared” when it comes to border issues raised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
Read moreSheinbaum Reveals Details of ‘Productive’ Call with Trump
Trump later took to social media to characterize the discussion between the neighboring federal executives as “very productive”
Read moreCSP, Ebrard Reveal Strategy to Address Trump’s Tariffs
If the United States does choose to implement the 25 percent tariffs on Trump’s first day in office as previously threatened, Ebrard warned it would be a “shot in the foot” to the U.S. economy
Read moreSheinbaum Sends Letter to Trump on Tariffs
The Mexican president said if Trump followw through on his promise to implement 25 percent tariffs on Mexican goods, Mexico may place its own tariffs on the United States in return
Read moreDeputies Proceed with Government Absorption of Autonomous Bodies
However, opposition deputies claimed that eliminating autonomous institutions may hinder government transparency and could set Mexico back from decades of forward progress
Read moreCSP Touts Success of Sedena and Semar Public Works
Sheinbaum said the works have brought peace and potential economic prosperity to Mexico, while highlighting upcoming public work under her administration, such as the construction of passenger trains and highways
Read moreMoody’s Lowers Mexico’s Economic Growth Forecast
The big three credit rating agency also pointed to the potential impacts of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s trade policies on Mexico’s economy
Read moreSheinbaum Proposes ‘Sow Peace’ Initiative at G20
The Mexican federal executive specifically proposed allocating 1 percent of global military spending toward international reforestation projects
Read moreCSP, SRE Responds to Salazar’s Criticisms
For her part, Sheinbaum characterized Salazar’s words as having a “disparity” from his previous commentary
Read moreEbrard Warns of Retaliation to Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
The Mexican Secretary of the Economy cautioned that Mexican tariffs on U.S. goods could contribute to inflation in the United States
Read moreSenate Committee Greenlights SSPC Strengthening Reform
The reforms will allow the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection greater intelligence coordination with other elements of Mexico’s National Security System
Read moreMorena Sets Sights Against Autonomous Institutions
The constitutional reforms proposes the government absorption or outright elimination of several of Mexico’s autonomous organizations
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The Trump Smile
Read moreSheinbaum Reassures Mexico After Trump’s Presidential Election
The Mexican federal executive went on to address Trump’s concerns about immigration and drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border and reassure markets about Mexico’s economic strength
Read moreSCJN Closes Judicial Reform Debate in Morena’s Favor
Minister Alberto Pérez Dayán’s opinion that the highest court does not have the power to weigh in on constitutional reforms prevented the SCJN from reaching the required eight votes for annulment
Read moreTrump Threatens to Implement High Tariffs on Mexico Upon Election
Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico would purportedly begin at 25 percent, before sliding up to 100 percent based on Mexico’s willingness to cooperate with his desires
Read moreMexican Congress Approves Establishing Constitutional Supremacy
The reform specifically limits the ability of the judicial branch to issue suspensions against aspects of the federal constitution, including the recently passed controversial judicial reform
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Lending A Helping Hand in Our Time of Energy Need
Read moreMexico’s Día de Muertos, An Uncanny Celebration of Life
If the reaffirmation of life through the celebration and mocking of death, flamboyantly dressed skeletons on parade and all-night, drunken revelries on the graves of the dearly beloved intrigues you, then you are in store for an exciting quintessential Mexican holiday.
Read moreMexico City Approves Reinstating Permanent Driver’s Licenses
The opportunity to acquire a permanent license will only be available for one year, from November 2024 to December 2025, and applicants will have to pay 1,500 pesos to receive the document
Read moreKilling a Free Press, Mexican Journalist Shot Dead in Uruapan
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Mauricio Solís Cruz, publisher of media Minuto x Minuto Michoacán, and host of Uruapan local radio program La Jirbilla Night Show, was shot dead by as-of-yet unidentified armed assailants.
Read moreMorena Parliament Leaders Push Back Against SCJN Retirements
Meanwhile, opposition party members argued that Morena-allied retired SCJN ministers who hold positions in the current government still benefit from their retirement pensions
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Navigating the Blood Tide
Read moreToasting the Ghosts, Ghouls, and Dearly Departed
Despite the fact that every ofrenda you’ll see this week is sure to feature a bottle of tequila – this lively libation is not the only way to toast the souls of yesteryear.
Read moreEight SCJN Ministers to Resign From Court
Despite the resignation announcements, the SCJN ministers will remain in their positions until August 2025
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Stop the Guns, Stop the Death
Read moreMexico’s Best Pan de Muerto
Traditional Pan de Muerto is a light brioche-like bread, sweet, but not too sweet, and very eggy. It’s nearly always flavored with anise seed, sometimes with lemon or orange zest, or even orange blossom water, and, occasionally, a little cinnamon or vanilla.
Read moreHandcrafted Filigree, Worthy of the Underworld
According to Aztec legend, Mictlantecuhtli, God of the Underworld and ruler of Mictlán, was responsible for dividing the deceased for their respective journeys after death.
Read moreFootgear Takes a Frightening Twist
With Halloween just around the corner, the iconic clog brand Crocs has partnered with entertainment giant Disney to launch a festive footwear that celebrates all the haunts of the season.
Read moreCar Bombs Explode Across Guanajuato
One explosion, which occurred outside of the local police station of the state’s Acámbaro municipality, left three local police officers injured in its wake
Read moreTEPJF Rule on INE’s Authority to Organize Judicial Elections
The green light was given with three votes in favor and two votes against, with Felipe de la Mata, Mónica Soto, and Felipe Fuentes supporting the initiative and Janine Otálora and Reyes Rodríguez Mondragón opposing it
Read moreTim Hortons Doubles Down in Mexico
It’s never been a better time to get that double double, a box of jalapeño Timbits, and a maple-glazed doughnut.
Read moreMexico’s Tax Collection Rises 5.3 Percent Year-Over-Year
The 3.68 trillion pesos in taxes collected during the first nine months of 2024 represent a 346.2 billion peso year-over-year increase from 2023
Read moreLuy’s Lines: A Trainload of Inheritances
Famed Mexican Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away
Valenzuela, who rose to prominence as a pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers is the 1980s, reportedly passed away rom an undisclosed illness at the age of 63
Read moreAcapulco: The Sun is Calling
As the “Sun of Mexico” (“El Sol de México”) prepares to visit the ever-enduring coastal gem of Acapulco, Quiñones reiterated that “the sun will shine again in Acapulco, and will make it stronger than ever.”
Read moreCSP Administration to Pay Billions of Pesos for NAICM Cancellation
The funding for these payments will reportedly be extracted from the Mexico City International Airport Airport Use Fee and the Mexican Treasury
Read moreGarcía Luna Sentenced to 38 Years in US Prison
U.S. Judge Brian Cogan also ordered the disgraced former Secretary of National Defense to pay a fine of at least $2 million for his drug trafficking crimes
Read moreSheinbaum Assures Judicial Reform Won’t Affect Private Investment
Later that day, Secretary of the Economy Marcelo Ebrard revealed that businessmen involved in the CEO Dialogue with Sheinbaym confirmed investments in Mexico surpassing $20 billion
Read moreCSP Defines Plans to Address Mexico’s Housing Crisis
The Sheinbaum administration highlighted that the new homes would be given priority to “women heads of household, youth, Indigenous population and senior citizens”
Read moreGustavo Alarcón Herrera Assumes Chilpancingo Mayorship
Alarcón’s swearing-in comes just days after Chilpancingo Mayor Alejandro Acros was found murdered on Sunday, Oct. 6
Read moreCJF Votes Against Stopping Judicial Reform Suspensions
Now, a meeting will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, to draw lots for the available judicial positions open for election
Read moreNavigating Mexico: Quirky Laws
In Puebla, a city steeped in history, there exists a rather unusual law that prohibits the sale of cold cuts on Mondays
Read moreEbrard Encourages Private Investment in Mexico’s Renewable Energy Plans
The approach of the Sheinbaum administration stands in contrast to the policies and opinions held by her predecessor, former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Read moreChilpancingo Mayor Killed After Five Days in Office
Alejandro Arcos’ killing comes just days after the murder of Chilpancingo’s Secretary of Government, Francisco Tapi
Read moreCSP Pushes Back Against SCJN Review of Judicial Reform
Sheinbaum refuted the idea that the SCJN’s decision was a true attempt to seize power, calling it a “watered-down coup, not a coup d’état”
Read moreSheinbaum Laments Migrant Killings by Armed Forces
Members of the Secretariat of National Defense shot at a series of vehicles filled with migrants on Tuesday, Oct. 1, leaving six dead and 12 injured in the wake of the gunfire
Read moreRemembering Tlatelolco – 56 Years Later
When the carnage ended, dozens lay dead and hundreds of other students had been shoved into vans, many of them to be tried and imprisoned.
Read moreSheinbaum Addresses Presidential Policies in Inauguration Speech
Sheinbaum’s presidency, from 2024 to 2030, is a historic milestone that marks the first time a woman or Jewish person has held Mexico’s highest office
Read moreClaudia Sheinbaum Sworn In As Mexico’s First Female President
Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, took office on Tuesday, Oct. 1, pledging to continue outgoing president AMLO’s reforms and vision.
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AMLO Bids Farewell to Presidency
AMLO officially handed over the presidency to his successor Claudia Sheinbaum seconds before midnight on Monday night
Read moreMexico City Microseisms Linked to New Geological Fault
A total of 15 microseisms rocked the Mexico City area on Thursday, Sep. 26, four of which were significantly felt by the area’s population
Read moreSheinbaum Excludes Spanish King from Inauguration Invitations
As a result, the Spanish government announced that it has “decided not to participate in (Sheinbaum’s) inauguration at any level.”
Read morePemex Awards 28 Billion Peso Contract to Controversial Provider
Grupo Cotemar, a favorite contractor of Pemex, was previously involved in two Pemex accidents that resulted in the loss of nine lives
Read moreINE Begins Process to Establish Popular Judicial Elections
The newly established judicial elections are set to take place on June 1, 2025, and will now see the Mexican judicial branch’s ministers, magistrates voted into power by the public
Read moreChamber of Deputies Approves National Guard’s Integration into Sedena
The move to change the Mexican Constitution comes just over a year after Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation ruled the transfer as “constitutional fraud”
Read moreCJF Rules End National Judiciary Strike
The decision will end the judiciary’s prolonged strike that began on Aug. 21 over Mexico’s controversial judicial reform
Read moreGarcía Luna Alleges AMLO’s Ties to Cartels
The former Mexican security official’s allegations come just weeks before his scheduled sentencing in the United States on five counts of drug trafficking cahrges
Read moreAMLO’s Judicial Reform Officially Takes Effect
Mexico’s first round of its new popular judicial elections is expected to begin in June 2025 after AMLO’s successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, has taken office.
Read moreJudicial Reform Passes Mexican Senate
However, critics argue that the reform could compromise Mexico’s judicial independence and weaken the nation’s system of checks and balances
Read morePAN Senator to Cast Deciding Vote in Favor of Judicial Reform
The vote on the judicial reform, which has already passed through the Chamber of Deputies, is expected to be completed in the Mexican Senate on Wednesday. Sep. 11
Read moreBillions in Foreign Investment Paused Over Mexico’s Judicial Reform
The Wall Street Journal reported that approximately $35 billion in U.S. investment is now suspended due to the potential impacts of President López Obrador’s proposed changes to the judicial branch
Read moreAMLO Pushes Back Against SCJN Interference in Judicial Reform
The news comes just one day after SCJN President Norma Piña opened a consultation with her fellow court ministers to discuss the Supreme Court’s right to interfere in the controverisal reform
Read moreEbrard Pushes Back on US Criticism of Judicial Reform
The official also highlighted the irony the reform’s critique by pointing out that many states in the United States also elect its judges
Read moreChamber of Deputies Approves AMLO’s Judicial Reform
The reform, which passed with 357 votes in favor and 130 against, will now be sent to the Mexican Senate for further consideration
Read moreRemittances Decline 9.6 Percent in July
However, Mexico’s total remittances received during the first seven months of 2024 still represented a year-over-year increase during the same period of the previous year
Read moreMexico’s Deputies and Senators Sworn Into Office
Now, with the oath of office taken by the elected officials, the National Regeneration Movement can push through its controversial judicial reform without opposition pushback
Read moreTEPJF Ratifies Morena’s Qualified Congressional Majority
The judicial acknowledgment means the National Regeneration Movement and its allies will have the qualified majority necessary to pass through changes to the Mexican Constitution without opppsition
Read moreAMLO Suspends Relations With US and Canadian Embassies
However, the Mexican federal executive made sure to note that the suspension of relations is only with Canada and the United States embassies in Mexico and not with the countries themselves
Read moreWashington Post Claims US Right to Interfere in Mexico’s Judicial Reform
The newspaper highlighted that Mexico’s President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s support of the judicial reforms could undermine the goals of her presidential administration on the international stage
Read moreUS, Canada Continue Raising Concerns on Mexico’s Judicial Reform
The U.S. and Canadian ambassadors to Mexico highlighted potential issues the proposed reforms that could alter to the countries’ trade relationship with Mexico
Read moreFitch Highlights Mexico’s Rating Concerns Under Sheinbaum
The credit rating agency cited rising fiscal deficits, President López Obrador’s controversial judicial reform and the debts of state-owned oil company Petróleos Mexicanos as main factors that could impact Mexico’s investment profile
Read moreBruga Appoints Women Majority to CDMX Cabinet
Brugada is expected to take office as Mexico City Head of Government beginning on Oct. 5
Read moreCorral Shielded from Arrest by CDMX Prosecutor
The former Chihuahua governor faces accusations of tax fraud and the embezzlement of 98 million pesos in his home state
Read moreFormer Puebla Governor Released from Preventative Detention
As conditions of his release, Mario Marín will be placed on house arrest where he will be required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, surrender his passport and remain subject to escape prevention measures.
Read moreAMLO Accuses US of Electoral Interference
U.S. Agency for International Development reportedly sent $6 million to Mexicans Against Corruption and Impunity in 2023
Read moreEl Mayo Alleges Involvement with Sinaloa State Government
The Sinaloa crime boss also claimed he had a meeting with Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha scheduled for the same day he was abducted to the United States
Read moreMexico’s Inflation Reaches 5.57 Percent in July
However, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography reported that Mexico’s core inflation decreased month-over-month from 4.13 percent in June to 4.05 percent in July
Read moreGarcía Luna Denied Motion for New US Trial
The former security official, who worked with the Sinaloa Cartel during his tenure in Mexico’s federal government, faces life in prison after being convicted of five drug trafficking charges
Read moreSheinbaum to Receive Presidential Election Certification Mid-August
Reports also came out Tuesday revealing the president-elect’s invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to her upcoming inauguration
Read moreThando MaMbokazi Wins Supreme Queen World
The wife of Ambassador Dennis Thokozani Dlomo was the first ever Supreme Queen World in the pageant’s history on Aug. 3
Read morePeso Falls After Global Market Crash
Experts signaled that a potential recession in the United States caused investors to sell off pesos in a “domino effect” away from assets deemed as risky
Read moreSheinbaum Adds Zaldívar to Presidential Cabinet
The former SCJN president will now serve as Sheinbaum’s Presidential Coordinator of Policy and Government beginning Oct. 1
Read moreEl Mayo Denied Bail in US Drug Trafficking Case
According to the presiding judge, “There are no conditions or combinations of conditions of release that would reasonably ensure the defendant’s appearance in court or the safety of the community”
Read moreEl Chapo’s Son Pleads Not Guilty, Denies Working with US
Joaquín Guzmán López turned himself – alongside the allegedly abducted Sinaloa Cartel crime boss Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García – into the U.S. authorities in El Paso, Texas last Thursday
Read moreMexican GDP Slows in Second Quarter
Despite Mexico’s slowing GDP, the country has still experienced 11 consecutive quarters of economic growth.
Read moreAMLO Cites Segalmex Fraud as ‘Stain’ of Presidency
The 9.5 billion peso Segalmex embezzlement surpassed that of the controversial 7 billion peso “Master Fraud” case seen under AMLO’s predecessor President Enrique Piña Nieto
Read moreMexico Diverts Climate Change Resources to Tren Maya
A reported 24 billion pesos has been diverted from Mexico’s fight against climate change toward Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s controversial pet project
Read moreMexico May Reassess Trade Relationship with China
China reportedly sells Mexico $119 billion in goods annually while only purchasing $11 billion in return
Read moreThando MaMbokazi to Represent Mexico at Supreme Queen World 2024
MaMbokazi Dlomo resided in Mexico for four years during her husband’s tenure as the South African Ambassador to Mexico where served as a board member at the Asociación de Cónyuges, an organization for spouses of the diplomats in Mexico
Read moreSheinbaum Taps Three More Members to Presidential Cabinet
The new appointees join the 17 individuals Sheinbaum has already named to her presidential cabinet
Read moreMexico Leads Decline in Oil Production Globally
According to the IEA’s “Oil 2024, Analysis and Forecast to 2040” report, Pemex has only produced an average of 1.5 million barrels of oil per day since February 2024
Read moreAMLO Pushes for US Arms Sales Regulation from Trump and Biden
The Mexican federal executive requested that Biden and Trump sign a joint pact promising to address the country’s ongoing arms crisis no matter who wins the election in “an act of good faith in search of unity and peace”
Read morePuebla Votes to Decriminalize Abortion
The topic caused a stir among the population, leading to a clash between pro-choice and anti-abortion protestors in front of Puebla’s congressional building on Monday morning
Read moreSheinbaum Taps Cárdenas Batel as Head of Presidency
This marks the first time the position has been filled since Alfonso Romo resigned from the post in December 2020
Read moreUS and Mexico to Impose New Tariffs on Chinese Steel
The move comes as the United States attempts to tighten up its imports of Chinese products believed to be entering the nation by using Mexico as a backdoor
Read moreViolence Against Press Surged 62 Percent Under AMLO
British human rights organization Article 19 found that 3,408 attacks against the press were registered between December 1, 2018, to March 31, 2024, averaging of one attack every 14 hours.
Read morePemex Cites Financial Risk of Energy Transition
The state-owned oil company highlighted that Mexico’s potential energy transition could see the nation phase out its hydrocarbon subsidies and halter Pemex’s ability to seek out and develop new oil deposits.
Read moreMexican Stock Exchange is Worst Performer in the Americas
Economic analysts noted that key factors like President-elect Sheinbaum’s cabinet appointments and the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential elections
Read moreMexico Hits Record Export Level to US
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s new figures revealed Mexico continues to remain the United States number one trade partner in the world
Read moreSCJN Minister Requests Piña’s Resignation
However, Minister Yasmín Esquivel’s resignation request failed to receive any support from her fellow SCJN ministers
Read more19 Dead in Chiapas Cartel Dispute
Mexico reportedly deployed 1,200 troops from the National Guard and Armed Forces to ramp up security along its southern border as a result of the incident
Read moreSheinbaum Appoints Six New Cabinet Members
The new cabinet members are set to begin their positions once Sheinbaum takes office on Oct. 1
Read moreSCJN President Calls for PJF Unity
Piña requested that the judicial branch members to defend their labor rights in front of the federal government and the country in the face of proposed reforms to the Judicial Branch of the Federation
Read moreFederal Judges Pursue Judicial Reform Dialogue with Sheinbaum
Some of Mexico’s most vocal magistrates announced the pursuit during a rally at Mexico City’s Collegiate Criminal Courts on Tuesday, June 25
Read moreUS and Mexico Agree on New Avocado Inspector Protections
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar announced that Mexico and the United States have agreed on a course of action that identifies potential risks to inspectors and issues a coordinated response plan to said scenarios ahead of time.
Read moreSheinbaum Reveals First Cabinet Members
The president-elect revealed she will announced the next six members of her cabinet next Thursday, June 27
Read moreSheinbaum to Announce First Nods to Presidential Cabinet
The first nods to the president-elect’s cabinet will reportedly consist of three female and three male secretaries
Read moreUS Suspends Michoacán Avocado Imports
The suspension could cause Mexico’s avocado producers an estimated $52 million in weekly losses so long as it’s in effect
Read moreUNAM Dissociates from Legal Schools’ ‘Plan C’ Analysis
López Obrador publicly criticized the UNAM Institute of Legal Research’s analysis during his daily morning press conference on Monday, June 17, calling the content “predictable” and discrediting the university as a whole
Read moreUS Cautions Against Mexico’s Judicial Reform
Lawmakers highlighted concerns surrouding Mexico’s energy policy, nearshoring capabilities and government transparency
Read moreFormer PAN Presidents Demand Changes from Cortés
The previous leadership also insisted that the party change as a whole to reflect the nation’s changing needs
Read moreSheinbaum Announces Open Dialogue on Judicial Reform
However, the president-elect confirmed that no changes will be made to the controversial ‘plan c’ reforms despite the open discussion
Read moreTransparency Groups Send Sheinbaum Open Letter
The organizations requested an urgent meeting with the president-elect to discuss the potential elimination of Mexico’s autonomous groups and emphasize the need for transparency in the country
Read moreSheinbaum Supports Vote-by-Vote Recount
Sheinbaum announced her support of rival presidential candidate Xóchitl Gálvez’s demands that the National Electoral Institute recount the nation’s ballot boxes
Read moreGálvez Requests Vote-by-Vote Electoral Recount
The National Action Party presidential candidate also announced she would take legal action against outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for purported electoral interference
Read moreMichoacan Mayor Murdered by Municipal Palace
Sánchez was previously kidnapped by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel back in September 2023
Read moreClaudia Sheinbaum Wins Mexican Presidency
Sheinbaum, the handpicked successor of outgoing Morena President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, will be Mexico’s first woman and Jewish president.
Read moreEl Mayo’s Nephew Killed in Sinaloa
Eliseo Imperial Castro was reportedly shot 15 times during the roadside attack on Mexico Highway 15
Read moreEU Highlights Issues for Mexico’s Next Administration
“The next president will have to deal with the problems that have plagued Mexico for many years, such as public security, human rights violations, migration and corruption,” read the European Parliament Research Service report
Read moreSheinbaum Leads Presidential Polls by 20 Points
Sheinbaum reportedly registered 54 percent of the polled population’s intended vote with Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez trailing behind at a respective 34 and 12 percent
Read moreOngoing Heatwave Causes 48 Deaths Across Mexico
The Secretariat of Health’s Weekly Report for the Epidemiological Surveillance of Extreme Natural Temperatures registered 42 deaths caused by heat stroke and 6 caused by dehydration during the week ending May 21
Read moreStage Collapse Leaves Nine Dead at Nuevo León MC Rally
Another 112 individuals were reportedly injured by the Wednesday night incident
Read moreFinancial Times Highlights Violent Cartel Expansion Under AMLO
“The cartels control more territory than ever before, about a third of the country, according to an estimate by the U.S. military,” read the report
Read morePemex Government Funding Outpaces Contributions
This marks the first time Pemex’s public support has outpaced its contributions since 2020
Read moreMegapharmacy Only Fills 10 Percent of Prescriptions
The Megapharmacy reportedly only delivered 648 of 7,593 requested prescription medications between December 29, 2023 to March 20, 2024, with each prescription taking up to 65 days to fulfill
Read moreAIFA Passenger Flow Levels Continue Rising
The terminal reortedly handled 1.6 million passengers between January and April of this year across 14,285 flights
Read moreMexican Public Deficit Rises 248 Percent in Q1 2024
Mexico reportedly spent 2.319 trillion pesos during the first quarter of 2024 compared to its 1.867 trillion peso income during the period, said the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit
Read moreAMLO Dissuades Concerns About Potential Election Blackouts
The federal executive’s statements come following a series of blackouts across several Mexican states due to the country’s ongoing heatwave.
Read moreAyotzinapa Normalistas Throw Firecrackers at National Palace
According to the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security, 26 elements of the capital’s police force were injured as a result of the explosions
Read moreDEA Accuses Mexico of Stalling Agent Visa Approvals
According to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, 13 DEA agents are currently pending visa approval by the Mexican government
Read moreMexico’s Air Tourism Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
According to the Secretariat of Tourism, approximately 14.112 million travelers flew through Mexico domestically while another 16.23 million flew through Mexico internationally
Read moreMexico and China Launch Joint Sustainable Sugar Venture
The agreement, signed between Sader Secretary Víctor Villalobos and Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Zhang Run, delegates between 40,000 to 50,000 hectares of land to sustainable sugarcane farming techniques
Read moreChilpancingo Bishop Located After Kidnapping
Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Rosa Icela Rodríguez said National Anti-Kidnapping Coordination would aid in the investigation into Rangel’s abduction
Read moreEcuador Countersues Mexico in International Court of Justice
Ecuador’s suit alleges that Mexico failed to comply with international diplomatic rules, violating anti-corruption conventions and interfering in Ecuador’s internal state affairs.
Read moreSix Mexican Women Murdered Per Day in March
This brings the rate of intentional homicides against women in Mexico to 621 incidents during the first quarter of 2024
Read moreReport Says Organized Crime Occupies 81 Percent of Mexico
AC Consultores also said Mexico City has the highest concentration of organized crime cells in Mexico with an alleged 30 groups operating in the capital
Read moreAMLO and US Clash Over Human Rights Report
The U.S. State Department’s 2023 Annual Report on Human Rights highlighted Mexico’s issues with impunity, violence and attacks on journalists and the federal judiciary
Read moreSheinbaum Stopped by Hooded Men at Chiapas Checkpoint
Though members of the local community claimed the masked men belonged to the Sinaloa Cartel, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador claimed the incident may have been set up as “propaganda”
Read moreZaldívar Allegedly Threatened Judges Against Disobeying 4T
Meanwhile, Zaldívar is seeking the impeachment of SCJN President Norma Piña for admitting the anonymous petition into review
Read moreTEPJF Strips Cabeza de Vaca’s Senatorial Candidacy
However, the TEPJF voted in favor of retaining the senatorial candidacy of the National Action Party’s Ricardo Anaya despite his own alleged criminal controversies
Read moreZaldívar Seeks Impeachment Against SCJN President Piña
The impeachment filing comes following SCJN President Norma Piña’s anonymous complaint against Zaldívar alleging acts of corruption and judicial harrassment
Read moreINE and Mexican Government Clash Over Absentee Ballots
The INE approved 180,686 foreign voter applications in total – or 82 percent of the overall application pool.
Read moreMexico Asks for Ecuador’s Removal from United Nations
Despite Mexico’s request, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said he hoped “the tensions between Ecuador and Mexico will be addressed through dialogue”
Read moreOAS Condemns Ecuador’s Raid on Mexican Embassy
OAS resolution recommended that Mexico and Ecuador “initiate a dialogue and take immediate actions to resolve this serious matter constructively”
Read moreAMLO Criticizes Line of Questioning in Mexico’s Presidential Debate
The federal executive accused the media outlets hosting the debate, such as Televisa, TV Azteca, El Universal and Reforma, of treating National Regeneration Movement candidate Claudia Sheinbaum differently than the other presidential candidates
Read moreMexican Peso Reaches Strongest Level Against Dollar Since 2015
Despite the current strength of the peso, the Bank of Mexico predicts the peso-to-dollar exchange rate will rise above 18 to 1 by the end of the calendar year
Read moreEcuador Labels Mexican Ambassador Persona Non Grata
The move comes following Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s disparaging remarks on Ecuador’s 2023 elections and the murder of its presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio
Read morePemex Slashes Crude Oil Exports in Favor of Gas Production
The move comes as the price of crude oil is projected to increase to $88 per barrel in 2024
Read moreMorena Mayoral Candidate Murdered in Guanajuato
Gaytán Gutiérrez’s murder adds to the rising death toll of candidates, politicians and those involved in the political process during Mexico’s current electoral period
Read moreMexico Reaches Remittances Record in First Two Months of 2024
The Bank of Mexico registered $9.85 million in remittances during January and February 2024
Read moreForest Fires Surge Across Mexico
Wednesday’s figures mark the largest single-day forest fires seen in Mexico in 2024
Read moreMexico’s State-Owned Airline Sued for $800 Million
SAT Aero Holdings alleges that Mexicana de Aviación put the company at risk by failing to uphold its end of the contract
Read moreTren Maya Derailed in Yucatán Station
Monday’s derailment marks the second major controversy faced by the Tren Maya this month after two menwere struck by a passing train on March 11
Read moreAMLO Acknowledges Mexico’s Fentanyl Production for First Time
López Obrador went on to say that the U.S. State Department must acknowledge that fentanyl is also produced within its own borders and not exclusively in Mexico
Read moreFederal Judge Indicts Police Officers for Death of Guerrero Protestor
A third police officer accused of involvement in the murder of Yanqui Kothan Gómez Peralta is currently on the run and remains at large
Read moreMexican Government Registers Nearly 100,000 Missing Persons
Secretary of the Interior Luisa María Alcalde said the López Obrador administration has located 20,193 missing persons across López Obrador’s six-year term
Read moreGuerrero State Prosecutor and Secretary Resign After Murder Scandal
Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado also announced she has asked for the resignation of State Attorney General Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Luz Valdovinos Salmerón
Read moreMexican Journalist Jaime Barrera Found Safe After Disappearance
Barrera was released by his captors approximately 40 hours after his initial disappearance
Read moreDos Bocas to Produce 164,000 Barrels of Gas Per Day by September
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador also confirmed that the Pemex refinery will begin production at the beginning of April
Read moreInterpol Warns of CJNG’s Financial Fraud Schemes
The organization pointed to the increasing availability of advanced technologies as part of the CJNG’s increasing pool of financial fraud victims
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Read moreCFE Reveals 446 Billion Peso Investment Initiative
However, the CFE’s funding proposal for its 2024 investment plans far eclipses the budget allocated for the state-owned company by the 2024 Expenditure Budget of the Federation
Read moreAMLO Reacts to Church Leaders’ Proposed ‘Commitment to Peace’
All three presidential candidates – Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Jorge Álvarez Máynez – are expected to sign the “Commitment to Peace” come Monday, March 11
Read moreJanuary’s Oil and Tax Revenue Register Below Government Predictions
As a result, Mexico only took in a total of 658.9 billion pesos in public revenue during the first month of 2024
Read moreMexico Registers Highest Global Increase in Support for Autocraticies
Mexico’s support for a “system in which a strong leader can make decisions without interference from parliament or the courts” went up from 27 percent in 2017 to 50 percent in 2023
Read moreViolence Against Politicians Surges Ahead of Mexico’s Electoral Season
A total of fourteen individuals involved in the electoral process have been murdered within the first two months on 2024
Read moreAMLO Doubles Down on Release of NYT Journalist’s Number
YouTube removed the federal executive’s Feb. 22 press conference from its site over the weekend due to the public reveal of the journalist’s private data
Read moreASF Finds 85.7 Million Peso Operational Irregularities in INM Audit
The contracts in question partially pertain to Grupo de Seguridad Privada Camsa, SA de CV, the company tasked with monitoring the INM’s Ciudad Juárez where 40 migrants died in a fire back in March 2023
Read moreThousands March Across Mexico Against AMLO’s Proposed Reforms
More than 700,000 people attended Sunday’s march in the capital according to the protest’s organizers, though the Mexico City police claimed only 30,000 were in attendance
Read moreGuerrero Church Leaders Propose Anti-Violence Pact with Local Cartels
The state bishops indicated that the region’s cartel leaders seemingly refused the truce due to an unwillingness to cede territory
Read moreJudge Rules to Strike Down Mexico City Bullfighting Suspension
With De Jesús Zuñiga’s decision now enacted, Mexico’s traditional bullfights will continue to be held in the Plaza México for the sport’s 2024 season
Read morePemex Loses of $32 Per Barrel of Crude Oil, Says Financial Audit
The losses from 2019 to 2023 mark a 168 percent increase in Pemex’s net losses between 2013 and 2018
Read morePemex Continues to Reward Dos Bocas Contracts Without Bids
Approximately 99 percent of Dos Bocas’ 201 contracts were made public with the actual sum awarded to its contractors censored
Read moreMexico’s Next President: Nearshoring
Nearshoring picked up steam when the covid-19 pandemic exposed the considerable risks inherent in the supply chains for numerous critically important products and intermediate goods for which there was often a single supplier
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Read moreAnother Member of Monreal Ávila Family Murdered
Just three days after a member of one of Mexico’s leading political families, the Monreal Ávila clan, was shot to death in the central state of Zacatecas, a second member of the family was murdered in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, on Saturday
Read moreMexico’s Next President: Water
Increasing climate threats, higher agricultural and industrial demand, poor infrastructure and a rapidly growing population will exacerbate the insecurity if steps are not taken to reconcile available water supply with growing demand
Read moreAzerbaijan: A Public Lesson in Democratic Practices
But for those of us who actually witnessed the process, the transparency of the voting and the core reason for Aliyev’s unprecedented victory were obvious, and had nothing to do with either voter manipulation or polling irregularities
Read moreMexico’s Next President: Security
The costs in human lives and deterioration of citizens’ security in both countries cannot be overstated
Read moreMexico’s Next President: USMCA and North America
The three North American neighbors are acting and must continue to act individually, bilaterally and trilaterally
Read moreMexico’s Next President: Migration
Approximately 1.2 million immigrants lived in Mexico in 2020, accounting for 1 percent of the total population. Despite its small share, the immigrant population has grown by 20 percent since 2015
Read moreMexico’s Next President: Energy
The dramatic decline in investment in generation and transmission of electricity in Mexico has increased frequency and severity of power outages across the country, dramatically impacting not only the productive economy but also the most vulnerable segments of society
Read moreMexico’s Next President: Challenges and Recommendations
Given the panoply of issues the new president will face and the limited time available to develop strategies to address them, the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute has prepared a series of recommendations on six of the most salient issues for consideration by the presidential candidates and their campaign teams
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