A new executive order issued by President Trump has led to a crackdown on Mexican truckers driving on U.S. highways without sufficient English proficiency. According to industry officials, forty truckers have lost their privileges to drive in the United States due to their lack of English skills. The order, which took effect on June 26, […]
California lawmakers ask Trump to address sewage pollution from Mexico
Several California state assembly members are asking President Trump to declare a state of emergency as a way to quickly mitigate sewage pollution that for decades has been tainting the Tijuana River Valley just north of the border. On Tuesday morning, legislation known as AJR 16, received unanimous support in the Assembly’s Environmental Safety and […]
The Powerful Families Behind Mexico’s Tourist Industry in Cancun
Behind the sun-kissed beaches and luxurious hotel complexes of Mexico’s Riviera Maya lies a complex web of economic power and influence. At the heart of this industry are five millionaire groups that control Quintana Roo’s hotels, theme parks, and other tourist developments. Quintana Roo, known for its stunning white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, has become […]
Who owns Vector, the brokerage firm accused by the US?
The United States announced sanctions Wednesday against three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector Casa de Bolsa—for allegedly laundering millions of dollars linked to the illicit trafficking of opiates, including fentanyl. According to the Treasury Department, this is the first action the US has taken under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act and the FEND Off Fentanyl […]
Tulum Launches Business Training Program for Mayan-Speaking Entrepreneurs
The Tulum City Council has announced the launch of a business management and financial inclusion training program for Mayan-speaking entrepreneurs and microentrepreneurs. The initiative aims to bridge the economic and knowledge gaps that have historically affected Indigenous communities. In partnership with Nacional Financiera (NAFIN) and the Quintana Roo Secretariat of Economic Development, the program seeks […]
Google Faces Potential Record Fine in Mexico as Antitrust Ruling Looms
Mexico’s antitrust watchdog is set to deliver a crucial decision by June 17 on whether Google has abused its dominance in the country’s digital advertising market, a move that could result in an unprecedented fine of up to 8% of the tech giant’s annual revenue. The Federal Economic Competition Commission (Cofece) accuses Google of establishing […]
Mexico and Argentina agree on a maximum export figure for automobiles; vehicles will be tariff-free until 2026.
The Mexican and Argentine governments published the maximum export figures for passenger and passenger cars, as well as ATVs, that can be exported duty-free from March 19, 2025, to March 18, 2026. The Ministry of Economy explained that Mexico will be able to export automobiles to Argentina for a maximum value of $773,125,000, and vice […]
Mexico Seeks Early Review of USMCA in Bid to End Trade Uncertainty and Revive Flagging Investment
Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on Mexico’s growth, with investment plummeting by 21% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to figures from the Central Bank. In response, Mexican officials have reversed their stance on reviewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. The shift is driven by a desire for […]
FBI and CBP hold a working group with Michoacán security chiefs to combat narco-explosives.
Representatives of U.S. security agencies held a working group with security officials from the state of Michoacán to combat narco-explosives. According to the Michoacán Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), progress was highlighted during the meeting in dismantling clandestine workshops and seizing thousands of explosives, as part of the strategies implemented by the Civil Guard’s Specialized […]
Cancún’s Air Hub Could Unlock South American Export Markets
A proposal has been put forward to utilize Cancún International Airport’s extensive air connectivity to export products to Central and South America. The suggestion comes at a time when international tariffs remain uncertain, leaving the destination in need of diversification. According to Sergio León, president of the Businessmen for Quintana Roo Association and member of […]