Trump 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
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Salazar 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
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