During his 2025 State of the City Address, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos addressed why he spends considerable time in Mexico, emphasizing Mexico’s significant role in McAllen’s success. “Mexico believes in McAllen. Mexico embraces McAllen. Mexico invests in McAllen,” Villalobos stated. He highlighted the mutual dependence between McAllen and Mexico for trade, commerce, tourism, and even […]
Tequila and Mezcal Sales Rise Amidst Decline in U.S. Spirits Revenue; Tariffs Could Be Devastating
Despite maintaining market share leadership over beer and wine for the third consecutive year, the U.S. spirits industry experienced a revenue decline in 2024. According to the Distilled Spirits Council’s annual economic report, spirits supplier sales in the U.S. fell 1.1% to $37.2 billion, while volumes rose 1.1%. Revenue Decline After Two Decades This marks […]
Carlos Slim’s Recommendations for Trump’s Second Term
Carlos Slim, Mexico’s richest man and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, shared his insights on various topics during his annual conference on Monday. Much of the discussion focused on U.S. President Donald Trump. Here are the key points from Slim’s address at his company’s headquarters in Mexico City: Focus on Global Leadership Slim emphasized […]
Arteli: The Mexican Store Challenging Costco and Sam’s Club Without Membership Fees
A 100% Mexican establishment, Arteli, is set to compete with American giants Costco and Sam’s Club by eliminating the need for membership fees. Costco and Sam’s Club are currently favorites among millions of Mexicans for their household purchases and daily offers. These two American chains compete by offering promotions and discounts across various departments, featuring […]
Portugal Offers Permanent Residency to Latin Americans: Requirements and Benefits
Portugal is making it easier for Latin Americans to emigrate, aiming to boost its population and economic growth. With a current expatriate community of half a million foreign residents, Portugal has become an attractive destination to live, offering a fascinating culture, low cost of living, and high quality of life. Why Emigrate to Portugal? Portugal […]
Tariffs Won’t Halt Growing Cross-Border Trade”
Despite President Donald Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, trade among the three countries is expected to continue growing, experts say. Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to impose the tariffs on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Canadian energy imports will […]
AMEXME Riviera Maya Elects New Leadership to Empower Businesswomen
On a historic day for the Mexican Association of Businesswomen (AMEXME) Riviera Maya Chapter, the General Election Assembly was held, where members elected and took the oath of office for the new Board of Directors, reaffirming their commitment to the growth and leadership of women in the business sector. During the ceremony, Valeria Rindertsma took […]
Quintana Roo to Market Products in Belize, Japan, and Orlando
Quintana Roo is gearing up for trade missions to Belize, Japan, and Orlando, USA, to export at least ten locally made products. Paul Carrillo de Cáceres, Secretary of Economic Development (Sede) of the state government, announced the initiative. Carrillo de Cáceres highlighted the upcoming fairs in Japan and Orlando, where ten products from Quintana Roo, […]
Toyota Tacoma Takes Top Spot as Best-Selling Vehicle Assembled Exclusively in Mexico
Despite being outsold by full-size trucks and crossovers, the redesigned Tacoma dominates its segment and claims a unique distinction as the most popular vehicle built entirely in Mexico. In a surprising turn of events, the Toyota Tacoma has emerged as the best-selling vehicle assembled exclusively in Mexico. According to recent sales data, the newly redesigned […]
Yucatán Boosts SMEs with International Collaboration
To strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Yucatán, Banco Santander and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico have signed a Collaboration Agreement aimed at promoting the region’s productive sectors. Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena emphasized that the agreement would support SMEs and entrepreneurs through preferential loans, microcredits for young people and entrepreneurs, and financial […]