There’s a whole new generation of credit card skimmers at Walmart et al that are surprisingly good… Can you spot the fake… from the real one? …. Because the thieves have to snap the skimmer mask over to the real credit card reader, the fake ~skimmer~ is a little wider, and a little taller. […]
Coca-Cola’s ESG strategy in Mexico: recycling, water, and women
Coca-Cola Mexico, as part of the Mexican Coca-Cola Industry, has a clear commitment to sustainability that goes beyond greenwashing. The company has set ambitious goals for 2030 in three key areas: recycling more packaging, returning water to nature, and empowering women economically. This was revealed by Patricio Caso, vice president of Public Affairs, Communication and […]
The richest men in Mexico: How much did their fortune grow in 2023?
The year 2023 was a good one for the richest men in Mexico, according to the Forbes ranking. The combined wealth of the 12 Mexican billionaires on the list increased by 23.7%, from $97.9 billion to $121.1 billion. The richest man in Mexico and the 12th richest in the world is Carlos Slim Helú, who […]
How would work schedules in Mexico be with the labor reduction?
The Mexican government has proposed a bill to reduce the working hours from 48 to 40 per week, without affecting the workers’ income. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life, health, and productivity of the workers, as well as to promote a better balance between work and family. The bill, presented by the […]
Endangered Fish in Health Supplement? Startup Company in Mexico Accused of Violating Trade Laws
A Mexican company faces legal trouble for using a threatened fish species as a health supplement ingredient. The company, The Blue Formula, sells a powder that contains totoaba fish extract, which it calls “nature’s best-kept secret.” The powder, which costs about $115 for 200 grams, is supposed to be mixed with a drink and provide […]
Experts say Nearshoring in Mexico will end the AMLO Era
Mexico was on the radar of investors this year and attention was particularly focused on the alleged effects of nearshoring, at the same time that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador heads to the final stretch of his Government and in 2024 Mexicans will return to the polls for federal elections. Between January and September 2023, […]
Nearshoring: 3,000 companies want to invest in Mexico and Scotiabank seeks to take advantage of it
On Scotiabank’s radar of opportunities there are at least 3,000 companies from around the world that are committed to nearshoring and identify Mexico as an excellent platform to invest in manufacturing capacity; Therefore, the Canadian bank wants to take advantage of this phenomenon to grow rapidly in the country and be the financial provider par […]
First migrant entrepreneurship fair celebrates diversity in Mexico
The first entrepreneurship fair for migrants in Mexico, held by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), applauds the diversity that exists in Mexico, said this Friday the head of mission of the IOM, Dana Graber. This was stated by her during the presentation of the “Building Bridges” fair, which will be held this weekend at […]
What are the types of employment contracts in Mexico, according to the LFT?
Do you have to sign a contract? These are the types of employment contracts according to the Federal Labor Law. Find out what they are and how many there are in Mexico, according to their employment and duration. Did you get the yes for the position you requested in a company? After going through a […]
China and Mexico. A strategic relationship
The first commercial contacts between China and Mexico date back to the 16th century. The opening of new maritime routes constituted the most important transpacific route of the time. Originating as an important missionary transfer station between China and Spain, the Manila galleons, also called “China Nao”, linked Asia, America and Europe across the Pacific. […]