MONTERREY, Mexico – Mexican industrial exporters are pushing for a comprehensive overhaul of the IMMEX program, proposing a “4.0” update to President Claudia Sheinbaum. The initiative aims to modernize the country’s manufacturing framework to meet the demands of a global market where speed and advanced technology have become the primary drivers of competition. Humberto Martínez, […]
The End of Free WhatsApp for Business: Companies Face New Fees Up to 32,000 Pesos
The “free” era of WhatsApp for businesses has effectively ended, with companies now facing bills that can reach up to 32,000 pesos (approximately $1,800 USD) as Meta shifts its pricing model. Previously, businesses could respond to customer inquiries within a 24-hour window without being charged by Meta. Under the new rules, resolving a simple customer […]
From a Market Stall to an Industrial Giant: The 100-Year Journey of the Truper Empire
MEXICO CITY — The history of the Truper brand is a quintessential story of the “Mexican Dream.” It began not in a boardroom, but in the bustling street markets of Mexico City with a 19-year-old Ukrainian immigrant who laid the foundations for an industrial empire that now exports to over 70 countries. From a workshop […]
Grupo Rifel to Triple Production Capacity with New $100 Million Facility in Querétaro
COLÓN, Querétaro – Governor Mauricio Kuri González officially inaugurated the second production plant of Grupo Pan de Pala Rifel in the municipality of Colón, marking a significant milestone for the state’s food industry and a major boost for private investment. The project, which represents an investment exceeding $100 million, aims to triple the company’s production […]
“The Position is Not Inherited”: The Lesson the Founder of Farmacias Similares Gave His Son
In an exclusive interview with Emprendedor.com, Víctor González Herrera, the current CEO of Farmacias Similares, shared a profound piece of wisdom from his father, Víctor González Torres—the man who built one of Mexico’s most recognizable pharmaceutical chains into a household name. The core message was clear: leadership is not a birthright. For González Herrera, the […]
Televisa to Enter Telecom Market with Joint Venture to Acquire AT&T Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Grupo Televisa is making a strategic move into the telecommunications sector with a new joint venture aimed at acquiring AT&T Mexico. The deal, formed in partnership with Fintech Holdings, targets a company that boasts approximately 24.7 million mobile subscribers as of the close of 2025. The consortium plans to finance the acquisition […]
IMCO Report: Mexico City Leads Nation in Competitiveness Rankings
The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) has officially designated Mexico City as the most competitive city in the country. According to the latest analysis, the capital maintains its leading position driven by a robust economic infrastructure and a concentration of services that foster growth. The IMCO report highlights that Mexico City’s competitiveness is bolstered by […]
Sovereignty vs. Trade: Sheinbaum Navigates Tensions as U.S. Envoy Visits Mexico City
MEXICO CITY — President Claudia Sheinbaum has clarified that U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson will not be holding a bilateral meeting with her during his visit to the National Palace this Thursday. While the diplomat will be on-site, the administration confirmed his presence is strictly for an engagement with U.S. business leaders, a move that underscores […]
Toyota will move truck production from Mexico to Texas; it will invest $3.6 billion in a new plant
Toyota Motor Corp. announced Monday that it will build a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and move some of its truck production from Mexico to the United States. The Japanese automaker said the new 2.5 million-square-foot facility will be located at its San Antonio industrial complex and is expected to be operational by […]
Customs corruption and the shadow of China condemned the USMCA to annual review
The institutional failure to stop smuggling and Asian transshipment has turned the agreement into a source of permanent friction. July 1, 2026, will be remembered in North America’s economic calendar as the day the region’s structural trade certainty began to fracture. Tomorrow, the governments of Mexico, the United States, and Canada will formally begin the […]