Homes threatened by Mexico-Queretaro train, urban planner warns
The proximity of the railway tracks to the El Cerrito area, which is only 80 centimeters away, will structurally affect homes in the area, in addition to impacting mobility, access, and urban dynamics with the expansion of the Mexico City-Querétaro rail project. This was announced by Avatar Flores Gutiérrez, coordinator of the Master’s Program in […]
Companies in Mexico lose more than 11 million pesos due to logistical failures, according to a study
One in ten companies in Mexico reported losses exceeding 11 million pesos due to supplier issues or logistical disruptions, according to Achilles’ 2025 Global Survey for Mexico. The study by the firm specializing in supplier risk management and performance indicated that nearly 50% of the organizations surveyed experienced significant disruptions in their supply chain over […]
Trump’s land-based drug war intensifies at the border with Mexico, the gateway for 95% of fentanyl entering the US
The 2026 National Drug Strategy, released last week, confirmed that the Trump administration identifies Mexico as a source country for drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl. “The nearly 2,000-mile land border with Mexico remains the primary corridor for illicit drugs that pose the most serious threat to American lives,” the document states. Mexico is the […]
Mexico, with a deep security crisis due to concentration of power and impunity: LeBarón
Activist and member of the LeBarón family, Julián LeBarón, asserted that Mexico is experiencing a profound crisis of justice and security stemming from the concentration of power, impunity, and a lack of citizen participation. He called for building a “great social resistance” to curb the violence and demand respect for life and liberty. During a […]
The price of steak has risen 40% in Mexico in the last year
Beef steak, one of the most consumed food products in Mexico, increased in price by 40% in the last year due to rising costs in the meat supply chain and difficulties in transporting cattle for slaughter to control the screwworm infestation. “Consumers paid 223 pesos per kilogram of steak at the end of 2025, compared […]
Texas lawmaker pushes for tariffs against Mexico for failure to deliver water
Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn announced he will introduce a bill to impose tariffs on Mexico, accusing the country of failing to comply with its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. According to the senator, his proposal, called the Water for Farmers Act, seeks to pressure the Mexican government to deliver the required volume of […]
Pemex and CFE put Mexico at risk, warns S&P; lowers its outlook
S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook for Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) from stable to negative. This decision aligns with the same rating action for Mexico issued a day earlier by the same company, which highlighted slow economic growth, budget constraints, and a moderate increase in public debt. “On May 13, […]
The CIA’s clandestine activities in Mexico
The United States Central Intelligence Agency has maintained a constant presence in Mexico since its inception. During the Cold War, Vienna and Mexico were the agency’s largest and most important stations in its fight against communism. The CIA’s Operation Lintempo had several Mexican presidents and other high-profile politicians on its payroll. In the 1970s and […]
Mexico’s tourist revenue stagnates at the start of the year
Federal Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez reported that during the first quarter of 2026, foreign exchange earnings from international travelers reached $10.287 billion, representing a 0.2 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous year. The head of the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) highlighted that, based on the results of the International Travelers Survey […]